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August 16, 2013 Vol. 10/Issue 33

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VALLEY NEWS Celebrity golf at its finest The Copper Point Golf Club hosted the 2nd annual Kelly Hrudey & Friends Charity Golf Classic from August 12th to 14th. Thirty-six celebrity players participated, enjoying two days of golf and evenings filled with fabulous food and entertainment. The event raised funds for the Invermere Summit Youth Centre, the Columbia Valley’s elementary and high school hockey academies, and the Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre. Clockwise from top left: Terry Grant — better known as the original Mantracker) with his golf partner Dave Pearson; Seven-time Canadian Women’s Long Drive Champion Lisa “Longball” Vlooswyk (Dean Midyette photo); Kelly and Donna Hrudey (far left) with their tournament golf partners Heather McFarquhar and Jeff Marshall (Steve Hubrecht photo); Lisa Longball gives a clinic as part of the tournament (Dean Midyette photo).

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Invermere hosts Kraft Celebration Tour on Monday

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff Last month, the Invermere community worked together to win an online contest and attract TSN to town through the Kraft Celebration Tour. The victory secured a $25,000 donation towards the Rotary Club’s Splash and Spray Park. It also means that on Monday, August 19th, an hour-long TSN broadcast will take place live from the Kinsmen Beach, featuring Darren Dutchyshen and Jennifer Hedger, plus a day at the beach loaded with fun for the whole community.

“On the 19th, coast-to-coast Invermere goes across the country,” Sportscentre co-host Darren Dutchyshen told The Pioneer. “It’s no longer just a town in B.C., everybody’s going to see Invermere on that day.”

Online support for Invermere’s Splash Park crushed that for Pemberton’s BMX park, with 223,430 votes for Invermere compared to only 104,191 for Pemberton.

“When we get (to B.C.), I can’t stop staring at the mountains, it’s so aesthetically beautiful,” Mr. Dutchyshen said. “That’s no disrespect to the other provinces we visit, it

really is the prettiest place we go to.”

After working with TSN for more than 18 years as an anchor in downtown Toronto, Mr. Dutchyshen enjoys travelling to smaller areas of Canada to perform.

“It’s nice to get out of the studio and it’s a really fun day,” he said. “The whole town gets to come out and watch the show — it’s a chance for Invermere to pat itself on its back, and they should, they’ve done a wonderful job.”

However, he said, the outdoor broadcasts create some logistical challenges. “We’re at technology’s mercy a little more, as opposed to the controlled environment we have at TSN, but that makes it better in a way.”

The broadcast will also include pre-produced features focussing on Invermere — the community’s history, it’s economy, where it’s situated geographically, and a closeup look at an interesting local.

“The stories are really good, warm stories,” Mr. Dutchyshen said, adding that he and fellow anchor Jennifer Hedger will be checking for Twitter updates that include #KCT and responding accordingly.

“Ask questions — we can answer them the day of.

However interactive they want to get, we’ll try to accom-

modate them in every capacity,” he said.

The broadcast will begin at 4 p.m. MST to match the 6 p.m. Eastern broadcast schedule and last for an hour. Festivities will begin earlier at Kinsmen Beach at 2 p.m., with loads of excitement and free goodies, including a Tassimo coffee maker giveaway. An autograph session with Darren and Jennifer will take place after the broadcast.

This summer’s tour is the fifth year that the Kraft Celebration Tour has been taking place with TSN, with $25,000 donations made ten times on each tour. The overall $1,000,000 milestone was just reached at the end of last year’s tour.

“The Kraft Celebration Tour celebrates the amazing projects that bring Canadians together to create something new or make something better in their communities,” according to a Kraft press release.

To stand out among the crowd and possibly spot yourself on TV, Monday’s participants are encouraged to create and wave large signs from the audience, creatively demonstrating their support for Invermere, TSN, and Kraft.

“Whatever they want to bring would be greatly appreciated, as long as they’re tasteful,” Mr. Dutchysen said.

Pioneer ‘Cheers’ marriage proposal results in a yes

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff Frequent readers of The Pioneer often find enjoyment in the Cheers & Jeers section of the classifieds, where the public is welcome to express their joys and frustrations about life.

The Cheers & Jeers often feature social praises, tongue-in-cheek complaints, and a lot of pet peeves. Last week, one of the submitted Cheers may have left the single women in the valley feeling envious.

Part-time Windermere resident Serina Echevarria’s favourite section of The Pioneer is the Cheers & Jeers, said her boyfriend Trevor Roskewich. So when he decided to ask his girlfriend of four years for her hand in marriage, he prepared his proposal

and made a ‘Cheers’ submission to The Pioneer for the August 9th edition.

“Cheers to my Dove, partner in life,” read Trevor’s Cheers. “Bound together by love, but not yet a wife. For each a new start, version two. You have my heart, old wounds adieu. How happy we’ll be, together forever. Dearest Serina, will you marry me?”

Trevor followed up his August 9th submission with another ‘Cheers,’ which can be found in this week’s issue: “Cheers to her saying YES!” “I left (The Pioneer) for her to read and told her she might want to go check that section,” he said about his proposal.

Trevor penned the poem himself and the proposal was discovered by his wifeto-be while Serina’s mother was visiting from Manhattan. The happy couple plan to book their wedding at some point during autumn, ideally in a mountain setting.

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Submitted by Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac Columbia Valley RCMP • On Friday, August 9th at 11:20 p.m., the Columbia Valley detachment responded to a single-vehicle accident on Highway 93/95 at the intersection of Columere Road. A 31-year-old driver from Alberta had stopped the vehicle on the side of the road.

As she stepped from the vehicle, the 2003 Toyota Matrix began to roll back, resulting in minor leg injuries and minor damage to the vehicle when it backed into the ditch.

• On Saturday, August 10th, a report was made of trailer plates stolen sometime in the last seven months from the 8000 block of Tamarack Street in Canal Flats.

• On Saturday, August 10th at 1 p.m., the Columbia Valley detachment received a report from an alert witness who observed a GMC Canyon vehicle back into a Nissan behind the Kootenay Savings building. The witness observed a female exit the GMC, observe the damage, then depart. The damage was minor in nature. The registered owner of the GMC, a 27-year-old resident of Invermere was charged under the Motor Vehicle Act for failing to remain and report the accident to the police.

• On Saturday, August 10th at 7:52 p.m., the Columbia Valley detachment received a report that approximately 10 teens were stranded in their boat in the middle of the lake. A later call informed the detachment that a passing boat was able to tow them in. Our thanks to the person towing the kids in. It would be interesting to know if there were 10 lifejackets on board.

• On Sunday, August 11th at 2:50 a.m., detachment members responded to a fight in front of Bud’s Bar. The victim of the assault did not wish to pursue charges. The other male, a 20 year old from Invermere, was arrested and lodged in cells for being drunk in a public place. The 20 year old was released in the morning with a ticket under the Liquor Control Act for being drunk in public.

• On Sunday, August 11th, as a result of a complaint of a male threatening to shoot animals in the 4000 block of Baillie Grohman Road in Canal Flats, police attended to a residence to investigate the threat. The investigation resulted in two rifles being seized and a 24-year-old male from Canal Flats charged with insecure storage of weapons. One rifle was found in the residence, loaded. Police have also informed the Ministry of Children and Family Development.

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• On Sunday, August 11th at 1:40 p.m., Banff detachment members assisted the Columbia Valley detachment when they responded to an accident on Highway 93/95 near the Glacier Bay rest stop in Kootenay National Park.

A 2003 Volkswagen driven by a 23-year-old male from Edmonton braked to enter the rest stop and was hit from the rear by a 2006 Harley motorcycle driven by a 47-yearold female from Alberta. The driver of the motorcycle was taken to Banff Hospital. The investigation is continuing.

• On Monday, August 12th at 1:45 a.m., a 2006 Ford Focus driven by a 23-year-old female from Invermere was checked on 13th Street. An ASD demand resulted in a fail. The driver was given a 24-hour suspension.

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In my early days as a constable in Maple Ridge, I found myself speaking to a number of witnesses. It just so happened that in this case it was a group of what I would describe as somewhat older women. I think I would have been just a child of 23 at the time. Along with getting your name, the police also want to get your birthday. This one elderly lady took great offence that I asked for her birthday and put the challenge back to me, requesting I size her up and guess her age. Remember, 23 years old, fresh out of Regina and I take my job seriously and not to be messed with. I took her up on the challenge and took my time to size her up and made an educated stab at guessing her age, correct or close to. Remember, 23, stupid with very little life skills. Not only lacking life skills, but a serious lack of understanding elderly women. I learned a valuable lesson. That day was the first and last time I took a stab at guessing a women’s age without subtracting at least 15 years. As I have matured, gathering more life skills and police experience, I have learned that it is not just elderly women I can’t figure out: it’s women. Period.

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Local skier not impressed by Requiem

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff A backcountry skier who frequently heads up to Farnham Glacier has described a less-than-friendly encounter with some of the volunteers involved with the climate change-centred Requiem for a Glacier event.

Requiem for a Glacier was an arts project that involved having a volunteer orchestra play a requiem (a traditional funeral mass) to a glacier that will one day no longer exist, thanks in part to climate change.

The orchestral part of the project was held on Farnham Glacier on Saturday, July 27th and, according to those involved, was a resounding success.

Local backcountry skier Andrew Brennan was also up on the glacier that day and said that although most people involved with the project that he encountered that day were friendly, a group of three of them approached him in the morning at a landing on the Farnham Creek road (site of the first performance for the Requiem), grilling him with questions. One of the group, according to Mr. Brennan, held onto his truck window for a short time to prevent him from driving on and another used his hand to smack the back of Mr. Brennan’s truck, which Mr. Brennan said was perhaps that volunteer’s way of suggesting he slow down.

“This was a big shock,” said Mr. Brennan, adding he backcountry skis year-round and often does so on Farnham Glacier in the summer.

Mr. Brennan and another friend went up to the glacier and skied two laps of it. At the bottom of the second run, some members of the Requiem group began yelling at two skiers, according to Mr. Brennan.

“Some of them were quite hostile,” said Mr. Bren-

nan. “Most of them were really nice, but a few individuals that I did have interactions with could’ve been nicer, could’ve handled the situation differently.”

Mr. Brennan has since been back to the glacier twice and said he found some black zip ties and part of the foot of a music stand, items he believes the group left behind and should have brought out with them.

Requiem for a Glacier project curator Kiara Lynch said she was one of the last of the more than 80 people involved in the project to drive up on the day of the orchestra. She saw the second incident described by Mr. Brennan and in fact chatted with him just after it happened.

“I don’t think it was really harassment,” said Ms. Lynch, saying it was likely the director of the performance who yelled. “I told them I was really sorry — it’s a director, it’s a show, sometimes directors get a bit sensitive and then I invited them to stay. My conversation with them was amicable. We definitely tried to accommodate them.”

Ms. Lynch said that although the director may have yelled, he is generally a polite person and probably wouldn’t have sworn. “They (the skiers) probably felt intimidated because there were 80 of us,” said Ms. Lynch, adding the Requiem group took their time setting up to let the skiers have a few runs, but that the skiers may have been unhappy if they were wanting another run or two.

“It don’t know what it was that they found,” she said, speaking about the zip ties and piece of a music stand. “I don’t think that’s possible. We brought all the music stands back. We had to, since we borrowed them.

We did a thorough sweep and the guides scoured the whole area looking for anything dropped before we left.”

Several other recreational users were in the area that day, so it’s possible the items Mr. Brennan found belong to somebody else, said Ms. Lynch.

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PERSPECTIVE Historical Lens

A Krafty TSN

By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff

Earlier this summer, at the end of June, The Pioneer and Valley Echo office received a mysterious phone call from a TSN staff member inquiring about interesting sport personalities who reside in the area for a special community-based program the sports network was planning.

At the time, local news was awash with the triumphs of local athletes: Eileen Madson Primary school teacher Nadyia Fry had recently won the women’s Calgary marathon, which she followed up by winning the local Crazy Soles Trail Run at Nipika Mountain Resort; Superathletes Max Fanderl and Penny Powers were in Europe about to embark on the Red Bull X-Alps, touted as the world’s most spectacular adventure race; and The Pioneer had just featured the movie-making exploits of extreme skier Ian McIntosh, who grew up in the valley. Other suggestions to the TSN representative included former national cross country skiing coach and Nipika Mountain Resort owner Lyle Wilson as well as long-time Judo coach and local legend, Hermann Mauthner.

Our suggestions were accompanied by photos and articles, which we emailed off as PDFs. None of us questioned why TSN would be contacting us in this manner.

Their explanation seemed sound enough.

It wasn’t until several weeks later, when the announcement came that Invermere had been selected as a finalist in the 2013 Kraft Celebration Tour, that it dawned on us we had been the unwitting accomplices to a much grander vision. As soon as the secret was out, we were contacted again by the same TSN staff member, who apologized for keeping us in the dark, explaining she needed to get a jump on the stories in the community and had to do so “surreptitiously” so that the entire community could find out the real reason all at once, and is honestly surprised. She also extended “a very big, very special THANK YOU” for our help with the TSN story search.

Now, part of Monday’s broadcast, as Dan Walton reports on page 3, is a pre-produced “close look at an interesting local.” Needless to say, we’re waiting on pins and needles to find out exactly who that might be. And do we forgive TSN for their craftiness? Absolutely.

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A slice of Canyon Campground history In this photo provided by Ray Crook, Amy Lockwood is standing and Charlie Crook is sitting in the chair. Amy is on the porch, leaning against the post of a log building with a Post Office sign.

This photo was taken in Radium along Sinclair Creek at the bend of the old highway in 1925. As of 2008, this area has been called Canyon Campground. The old building was a road house, stopping place and post office. If you have any more information, email us at info@cv-pioneer.com.

Photo (A1344) courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society

Invermere SuccessFest will return Dear Editor: Regarding last week’s (August 9th) editorial by Nicole Trigg, thank you Nicole for all the support and coverage you provide for arts and culture in our valley; it is very much appreciated. This is a very creative and cultural region that offers so much in visual arts, performing arts (music), theatre, written word, culinary and more. And there are so many events to choose from to fill your artistic senses at any given time — sometimes too many to choose from!

So, in response of “Are We Ready for Another MusicFest?”… in the opinion of the festival-goers at the most recent first annual Invermere MusicFest — absolutely! The Columbia Valley Arts Council was thrilled with the number of people who enjoyed the evening of music, beer, food and great company. An unbelievable success for our first annual festival.

An untimely rainshower at 4 p.m. probably de-

terred people from attending and that was just plain bad luck. Maybe there are too many events to choose from, but better that than too few. And yes, the locals tend to wait until the last minute to purchase tickets or commit to attending. This is something all Columbia Valley event planners struggle with, but we have faith that the crowds will arrive. And when they don’t, well, they missed out on a special event and a great party!

The Columbia Valley Arts Council will host a second annual Invermere MusicFest next year. Mark your calendars now for Sunday, August 3rd. We plan on bringing in world-class talent, supporting our local talent and providing another fun waterfront music festival on the Kinsmen Beach greenspace. And for those of you who missed the festival this year… commit!

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Culling deer not a solution Dear Editor: In 2011, Invermere council made the regrettable decision to kill deer. Since then, taxpayer costs are mounting as the district focuses on defence in spite of the mayor acknowledging “culling and relocation are the least favourite options among Invermere residents.”

Now the mayor suggests a referendum is needed to “get a feel on whether or not people support the cull.”

How much more will they spend?

Council fails to reveal the true cost of assuming responsibility for wildlife management when it is not in their mandate or expertise. They don’t seem to care about loss of public trust and domestic tranquility or that culling is unnecessary, expensive and unsustainable. They ignore the ethical prohibition against killing and do not question the humanity of eliminating another species. Council members, friends and family belong to the Facebook group, “I Support the Culling of Invermere Deer.” The intolerance displayed illustrates and motivates continuing negative attitudes toward wildlife. Who would put morality questions to municipal referendum?

Of the six recommended actions approved by council in 2011, they have attempted only two. The permanent deer advisory committee met secretly, reported to council twice and vanished. The district killed deer using

an inhumane method and has yet to report on the experience. Public education and long term solutions have not been addressed. In Rudolph season, the district newsletter gave the illegal, prophetic advice that when a deer approaches, “use any objects such as rocks or sticks.”

This spring, during Cranbrook’s ill-fated cull, a deer was trapped, injured and killed mid-day in a councillor’s yard by a contractor facing conflict of interest allegations. Shocked neighbours watched with horror.

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Checkpoint turns back machinery

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff The Citizens for Jumbo Wild watchdog camp is still in place on Farnham Creek Road and last weekend, in a checkpoint showdown, camp members refused to let construction machinery and Jumbo Glacier Resort vice president Grant Costello past.

On Wednesday, July 24th, the group set up camp, parked a van spray painted with the slogan ‘Jumbo Wild’ across the road in checkpoint fashion and have been there since, although they had not stopped anybody from passing until the Saturday, August 10th standoff.

“A compact excavator was on its way to begin working on the glacier for summer skiing,” said camp member and occasional spokesperson K. Linda Kivi in a press release released on Monday, August 12th. “My concern is that the provincial government has yet to set up any compliance and enforcement procedures. There is no program to monitor what they (the developers) are doing.”

Ms. Kivi said in the press release that, according to the master development agreement between the provincial government and Glacier Resorts Ltd., the company is not allowed to do any altering of the glacier.

“It would be impossible to get a snowcat on the glacier for summer skiing without altering it,” she said.

No construction machinery has been up to the checkpoint since the encounter, according to the group. A camp member was briefly detained by the RCMP in relation to the weekend incident on Tuesday, August 13th.

“There were four police officers in two vehicles who came up to the camp on Tuesday morning around 10 a.m.

They approached me, detained me for a bit and alleged that I prevented the developers from accessing the glacier,” said Dan Richardson, 28, who grew up in Golden, adding the police also wanted to investigate another camp member who was not at the checkpoint at the time. “I don’t think they have a strong case against us. I’m not worried at this point,” said Mr. Richardson. “But this has serious implications for freedom of expression in Canada, because normally mischief charges wouldn’t be laid in the case of a blockade. Normally there’s an injunction.”

Columbia Valley RCMP Staff Sergeant Marko Shehovac confirmed that the RCMP is looking at charges of mischief against Mr. Richardson and another camp member in relation to the Saturday encounter as well similar charges against two other camp members stemming from an earlier incident.

“We’re going to be recommending charges of mischief

to the Crown,” said Staff Sgt. Shehovac. This means no charges have yet been laid, he said. “Basically they’re refusing to let Jumbo Glacier Resort up to the Farnham Glacier. We’re just taking our time with this, letting the Crown make its decision.”

In addition to machinery potentially altering the glacier, Ms. Kivi alleged that Jumbo Glacier Resort has not repaired or revegetated a bulldozer road it was supposed to, is not limiting ATV access TO the upper Farnham Valley (which she said should be a controlled recreation area), and hasn’t removed soil near the bottom of the Farnham Glacier that she said was contaminated by a fuel spill.

When asked about Ms. Kivi’s allegations, Mr. Costello chose not to comment. Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality mayor Greg Deck also said he did not want to comment on the camp or the allegations.

“The master development agreement is a contract between Jumbo Glacier Resort and the province of B.C. The municipality does not have a role to play in that relationship,” said Mr. Deck, adding that there continues to be strong opinions on both side of the Jumbo debate.

“We cannot conflict with the master development agreement, but it remains the Province’s role to enforce the agreement, just as it does with other ski areas, such as Panorama or Fernie,” he said.

According to Ms. Kivi, the Province is doing a poor job enforcing the agreement and she said in the press release that direct action by citizens is needed at this point.

The Citizens for Jumbo Wild group could not be reached for comment on the legal implications of last weekend’s encounter, but in a post on the checkpoint group’s blog, camp members drew comparisons between their group and environmental protestors who blockaded Clayoquot Sound 20 years ago. The group blogged that no protestors could be arrested in the Clayoquot Sound case until courts granted an injunction to stop the blockades.

FROM CHECKPOINT TO BLOCKADE — Citizens for Jumbo Wild turn back machinery and JGR vice president Grant Costello on August 10th.

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Bears will be looking for food soon Thank you, thank you! WildSafeBC

Walter and Kathy for being able to attend their 50th wedding annivesary!

Darlene Marshall for going above and beyond with your care, concern, and time involved to make sure this happy event got off the ground. Gold bless you and your crew!

Dave Bjorkman for glueing everything together with your many many extras to make sure there were no glitches, being a great M/C and your patience with my numerous phone calls!

Len Bjorkman for getting the patio set and helping to make everything jell.

Dana Bjorkman, Joe, Brett and Seth for decorating the hall.

Elly – shoe shopping! Arranging for a walk-in cooler, making sure the flowers and cake arrived in good order.

“Hey”, we found the hall!

Mel Griffith – granddaughter of our aunt Mel Griffith who made Kathy and Walter’s wedding cake 50 years ago. Your anniversary cake was great.

Brother Pat, wife Rae for travelling the distance for a great surprise.

Ross and Lyle for old time music and song.

Most importantly Walter and Kathy’s friends who made the afternoon a memorable event.

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On June 8th, two young men went missing up Findlay Creek.

Stephen Thomson and Nicholas Hoefnagels went off the road and into the river. The search for the truck and the boys went on for weeks. Eventually the truck was found, however the boys were not inside. Since then, however, Stephen’s body was recovered. A service for him will be held in Canal Flats at the community hall on Saturday, August 17th at 1 p.m. Now it is important to acknowledge the amazing and relentless support and love of our community, from Kimberley to Edgewater and beyond.

From Day One, an unprecedented number of people joined the search party in hopes of finding the boys. Not only friends and family, but friends of friends, people who might never have even met either of the boys. We spent days up at Findlay in the hot and in the cold and each day new arrivals came to help. Our gratitude for this cannot be expressed. Not only for the people searching, the authorities of the area, and the Village of Canal Flats, but for the love, prayers and kind words sent our way by everyone in the community.

We could never have dreamed of the measures gone through to bring the boys home. There are far too many people involved to list here, but know from the very bottoms of all our hearts your contributions have made an incredible difference to us.

The benefit held on July 20th in Stephen and Nick’s names was another overwhelming show of love and support by the people of the valley. The sheer amount of money, time and equipment donated for both the search and benefit is staggering. We live in an amazing community with amazing people; and sadly, though the search for Nick continues, we know we’re not alone.

Thank you so very much.

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By Crystal Leonard WildSafeBC Co-ordinator Wildlife Sightings in and around our communities: • Doe around Invermere with a tomato basket wrapped around it.

• A few reports of aggressive does in Invermere protecting their fawns.

• A young grizzly in Fairmont.

There haven’t been any bear sightings reported in Invermere since May and very little reported in Radium since July. This does not mean they won’t be roaming the streets soon. I worry that through the summer months, when bears are eating natural food high up in the mountains, people forget we still live in bear country. Just because there isn’t a bear in town today doesn’t mean there won’t be one tomorrow. We need to be proactive and practise safe attractant management before it’s too late.

Once the berries have dried up, the bears will be looking for food in town. This is the time we need to be most diligent about keeping garbage stored inside, in a garage or shed and to not leave it out the night before pick up.

Sometimes I feel like a broken record, always repeating the same attractant management advice. But, unfortunately, many of us have not learned how to live among

bears and other wildlife.

By leaving your garbage out, you are putting the whole community at risk. If a bear wanders through town and doesn’t get any food, it’s not going to stay. If, even one time, that bear gets some garbage, bird seed or fruit from a tree, it will most likely come back to get more.

Maybe you don’t mind bears or deer in your yard, but what about your neighbour, the schools or playground down the block? I would think most people don’t want their children or pets getting injured. I would also think they would not like to see the bear becoming habituated and/or human food-conditioned and destroyed. Having a human-food conditioned bear wandering the streets day and night is a serious matter — not only for our safety but for the bear’s safety.

Previously, over 1,000 bears were destroyed each year in British Columbia. Within the last few years, it has dropped to around 500. It’s great that awareness has made the number of bears destroyed each year drop in half, but I think we can still do better.

Fun wildlife fact of the week: If there were two bears and two deer born and all litters had equal numbers of males and females that bred at earliest possible maturity, had the largest normal litter each time and there were no deaths, in 10 years the grizzly bear population would grow to eight, whereas the white-tailed deer population would grow to 1,424! This gives you an idea of how slowly bears breed compared to how quickly deer breed.

Crystal Leonard is the WildSafeBC Community Co-ordinator and can be contacted at 250-688-056, invermere@ wildsafebc.com or radium@wildsafebc.com.

Comedian Brett Martin performing at Bud’s

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff After losing his girlfriend, comedian Brett Martin was left with few housing options, so he did what any artist would do – go on tour. On Sunday, August 18th, Brett will be telling jokes at Bud’s, on what he dubs the “My Girlfriend Left Me” tour.

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One of the Columbia Valley’s favourite touring bands with local roots is back — twice. Maria in the Shower plays two shows in Invermere tonight (August 16th) at Bud’s Bar & Lounge.

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Maria in the Shower at Buds, Friday August 16th What does ART mean to you?

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Movie Review: Olympus Has Fallen Reviewed by Lizzie Midyette Fans of the Die Hard franchise are absolutely going to love Olympus Has Fallen. However, those of us who aren’t quite fans are also in for a (very violent) treat. Olympus is full of Gerard Butler doing what he does best — fighting the bad guys, of whom there is almost an unlimited supply.

There is also plenty of Morgan Freeman unflinchingly making hard decisions to help strengthen the star appeal. Need a mastermind terrorist in the mix? Olympus has one of those, too.

If you’re looking for a dose of faux American patriotism, you’ll be happy!

Aaron Eckhart is wonderful as this movie’s reincarnation of the U.S. president who must be protected at all costs, yet ends up being kidnapped.

The action is completely over-the-top and you’re never bored for a second. As for plot and complex storylines (not), it’s the North Koreans’ turn to be America’s adversaries, and rarely before have we seen so many Americans mowed down as collateral damage on screen.

Enter disgraced former presidential guard Mike Banning (Butler), who works with House Speaker Trumbull (Freeman) to kick some bad guy butt and rescue the president from his kidnappers.

The movie is so worth it, if only to see

Freeman give the command. “Open the gates of Hell” and Butler reply, “Yes, Sir!” Awesome! It’s hyperactive, anti-foreigner warmongering at its cinematic finest.

Like the movie for what it is — a roller coaster ride filled with guns, bad guys, secret codes that aren’t divulged but end up being used anyway, lots of silly action, and plenty of one liner-style dialogue delivered in gravelly voices worthy of Jack Bauer after a night out on the town. Olympus is Die Hard in the White House, is filled with star appeal and doesn’t need any over-analyzing.

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Out & About Please call 250-341-6299 or e-mail us at info@cv-pioneer.com to enter your event in our FREE listings.

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Toby Theatre • August 16th , 8:00 p.m.: Despicable Me 2.

• August 17th , 8:00 p.m.: Red 2. Also showing August 19th - 22nd.

Friday, August 16th • 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Junior Naturalists program for kids 6 – 12 yrs. of age. At Redstreak campground in Kootenay National Park. Pre-register at 250-3476525 or friendsofkootenay@gmail.com. Runs every Thursday, Friday and Saturday throughout August.

• 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.: Meadow Creek Kokanee Spawning Channel is open for viewing from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. daily, when bear activity is at its minimum. Gates will be closed at all other times. Run lasts from late August to early October, with peak viewing time in the first two weeks of September. Spawning channel is located 4 km northwest of Meadow Creek off Highway 31. For more information: 250-354-6333, or angus.glass@bchydro.com.

• 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Forging in the Rockies blacksmith/ farrier competition at Upper Elk Park Ranch. Kids’ activities, stock dog demonstration, pony rides, wagon rides, vendors’ market and more. Contact Karen Larsen at tklarsen1@ hotmail.com for more info. Also runs Saturday, August 17th.

• 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Summer Reading Club at the Invermere Library for kids in Grades 1 to 5. Call each Friday morning to register. 250-342-6416.

• 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Market on Main, Radium.

• 5:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.: Hang out night at the Summit Youth Centre.

• 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Music on Main, Radium.

• Maria in the Shower returns to perform live at Bud’s Bar & Lounge. Two shows to choose from: 8:30 and 11:00 p.m. Tickets at the door, $10.

Saturday, August 17th • 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Invermere Farmers’ Market.

• 10:00 a.m.: Annual Teddy Bear’s Picnic, hosted by the Radium Public Library at Radium park. Children 3 to 6 will be welcome. Bear cookies and juice will be provided.

• 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Edgewater Legion Open Market. To book a table call Vi at 250-347-0044.

Sunday, August 18th • 9:00 a.m.: Animal tracks and signs with Kalista Pruden. To book call 250-341-7235 or visit wildnaturetours.ca.

• 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.: Pancake Breakfast at the Edgewater Legion.

• 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.: Fairmont Farmer’s Market.

• 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Barn Market at the Old Eaton House, Upper Elk Park Ranch. Antiques, preserves, pies, glass, crafts, art and fresh garden produce and more.

• 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Music in the Park, downtown Invermere. Featuring L8.

• 7:00 p.m.: Windermere Valley Museum presents Movie Night at the Museum, featuring the 1932 musical film Love Me Tonight. Admission by donation, but due to limited seating, call 250-342-9769 to reserve seats. Also plays Monday, August 19th.

• 8:00 p.m.: Comedian Brett Martin performs his show My Girlfriend Left Me at Bud’s Bar & Lounge.

Tickets at the door, $10.

Monday, August 19th • 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Kraft Celebration Tour & Rotary Club of Invermere’s annual kids’ festival. Live TSN broadcast at 4:00 p.m. Over 20 Kraft food stations. Visit invermererotary.org for more details.

• 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.: Community Block Watch information night at the Radium Community Hall. For more information about the program please visit www.blockwatch.com or contact Karen @tklarsen1@hotmail.com.

Tuesday, August 20th • 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Adventure Radium, ages 5-8.

Meet at Brent’s Shack (near the skating rink/ball park); registration forms and parent guide are available online,

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Runs Tuesday through Thursday, throughout August.

• 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Windermere Valley Museum’s summer children’s program: Shop Keeper.

Have fun playing in the Notary Building, buying and selling goods for people to purchase at pioneer prices. BBQ to take place during activities. Admission by donation.

For more information: 250-342-9769, www. windermerevalleymuseum.ca.

• 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Adventure Radium, ages 8 and up. Meet at Brent’s Shack (near the skating rink/ball park); registration forms and parent guide are available online, www.radiumhotsprings.ca, or at the Village Office. Runs Tuesday through Thursday, throughout August.

Wednesday, August 21st • 5:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.: Hang out and craft night at the Summit Youth Centre.

• 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Artist opening at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Show features Kathleen Davies, Jane Murray, Maggie Leal-Valias, Robyn Oliver, Paula Cravens and Graham S. Fowler, and runs until September 1st.

• 7:00 p.m. BINGO at the Windermere Community Hall. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. For more information, contact Gracie at 341-1548 or info@ windermerecommunity.ca.

Thursday, August 22nd • 9:00 a.m.: Hiking day with the Summit Youth Centre.

Registration needed by August 21st , 9:00 p.m.

• 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.: Windermere Valley Minor Hockey Registration at the Eddie Mountain Arena. Forms available online at: www.windermerevalleyminorhockey.com.

• MS fundraiser at A&W. All day.

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Radium Hot Springs Library Hours • Tuesday: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

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“When we come together as a band, it evolved. We just threw it all together,” said Mr. Garton.

The group has been playing together for about seven years. It started when Mr. Reisle moved to Vancouver to go to music school and met Mr. Garton at a poetry reading and open mic night.

“We met that night and just kept playing together,” said Mr. Garton, adding that a year or two later Mr. Hartley and Mr. Biffard joined the band. The four started doing weekly gigs around Vancouver and then a year or so after that began touring.

The group plays across western and northern parts of Canada, heading as far afield as Alaska and northern California.

The group has yet to reach past Winnipeg, partly because most of the band members have families and prefer to keep running a stable financial ship.

“We don’t bite off too much,” said Mr. Garton. “We have families, we’re a working band.”

And while the band has trimmed down its act a bit in recent year and no longer travels with quite as large an array of props or does quite as much lighting work, the group still incorporates the elements of theatre into its sets, according to Mr. Garton.

“It took awhile to realize that having all the trappings of theatre is not necessary to communicate the essence of the thing,” said Mr. Garton.

The band has played several shows in the valley since that first show at Bud’s, including last year’s Steamboat Mountain Music Festival in Edgewater.

There are two shows co-hosted by CV Arts at Bud’s on Friday, August 16th. The first is at 8:30 p.m., and the second at 11 p.m. Each costs $10 at the door.

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff When Vancouver act Maria in the Shower takes the stage at Bud’s tonight, some familiar faces will be looking out at valley concert-goers.

Band members Martin Reisle (singer, guitar, trombone, cello) and Brendon Hartley (singer, bass) grew up here in valley — Mr. Reisle in Wilmer and Mr. Hartley in Edgewater and Invermere.

Indeed, playing at Bud’s in Invermere was the band’s first show outside of the Vancouver area, according to the singer, trumpeter and accordionist Jack Garton.

“We love going back there. We know a lot of people in town,” said Mr. Garton. “It’s been a home away from home.”

The folk cabaret band cites a mix of influences, including swing, folk and punk, with vaudeville theatrics thrown it. At any given show, the crowd might see the four band members dressed in ragtime type clothing, using trumpets, trombones, accordions, vocal harmonies and stand-up bass and well as the typical guitar and drums. The quartet draws comparisons to Mumford and Sons and the Decemberists.

“Our music is just what happens when we have four people in the band with different backgrounds and tastes,” said Mr. Garton, adding the band has no single artistic leader and constantly experiments with new styles of music and performance.

Mr. Reisle comes from a background of classical music training, drummer Todd Biffard grew up playing in Celtic pipe bands and improvisational jazz bands, Mr. Hartley was into punk, goth and heavy metal music, and Mr. Garton grew up with a theatre, poetry and

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Faye Blais at Strand’s, Station

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By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff Invermere has two chances to check out singer/songwriter Faye Blais, as the Sudbury musician is planning a doubletake at two of Invermere’s favourite venues during her Summer Tour 2013.

On Saturday, August 17th, Faye will be making her first stop at the Station Neighbourhood Pub, and after touring the rest of the province, she’ll be returning on Monday, August 26th for a show at Strand’s Old House Restaurant.

Faye’s released four albums since her musical debut in 2005. Work from all of her albums can be appreciated at any of her shows, but her current tour will emphasize the tracks released from On the Bright Side in 2012.

Though she now lives in Toronto, Faye returned to rural Ontario where she grew up to record On the Bright Side at her family’ cottage, where she said she spent the summers of her childhood. “It was a really special album to make.

The cabin is boat-access only; it’s really remote and peaceful, but we had to transport all the recording equipment.”

She said the songs were already written, “but it was really nice to record them there and add interesting arrangements to turn it into what it has become.”

Drummer Matt Blackie and Trisha Foster on strings will be accompanying Faye as touring members.

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Valley music-goers may recognize Mr. Blackie, as he’s been to Invermere twice this year with Picture the Ocean.

“I’m stealing him for this tour,” Faye said. The music of Faye Blais appeals to listeners of every age and demographic, she said. “It’s the kind of show that anybody can come out and enjoy.” She described her music as non-traditional folk, rather a singer-songwriter style with a bit of an edge.

“There will be some songs that are a little more funky than others, with sort of an indy-folk set.”

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Bloom top-ranking Canadian at CrossFit Games happened at CrossFit affiliates around the world, Jolaine placed herself ninth among 1,200 women in the standings, and eighth among women aged 40 to 45. Her The CrossFit brand prides itself on being the one of strong seeding allowed her the option to go to Vancouthe most intense workout programs available, and tests ver for the Regional games (which was not necessary to its talent through the annual Reebok CrossFit Games. advance to the annual Games as a Master in California).

One CrossFit gym, Endeavor Fitness, is located in Inver- When she did attend the games in Vancouver in June, mere, and co-owner Jolaine Bloom recently put herself she became ill with the flu and couldn’t compete, so she to the test at the 2013 CrossFit Games world competi- went to California to compete. tion in Carson, California on July 23rd, 24th, and 25th.

After a strong performance on her Day 1, she “I’ve been involved in many different sports, but with launched herself into third position. Two more strong CrossFit, there are so many things you’re working on that it’s performances kept her in third spot on Day 2 where she always a constant challenge and you’re never getting bored,” remained until heading into the final event on Day 3.

Jolaine told The Pioneer after returning from California.

Unfortunately, Jolaine suffered muscle failure, which Before the Games, competitors had to be prepared caused her to struggle through the final workout, dropfor countless CrossFit movements, with only a few being ping her into fourth place, just barely missing the podium selected on short notice. This year was the first that any upon finishing the CrossFit Games. However, her fourth notice was given. place finish listed Jolaine as the top-ranking Canadian.

Jolaine was supported by her husband, Brandon.

“I missed my opportunity to win that third-place prize She entered the competition in the Masters category, for and come home with some hardware,” she said, adding ages 40 to 45. This is the first year the Masters category that “placing 4th makes you far hungrier for the podium.” has not encompassed all athletes over the age of 40. And She’s still new at the sport — it’s only been four years Jolaine was only one of 48 Masters women from the since Jolaine began training. Prior to CrossFit, Jolaine Canada West region — one of 17 divisions around the competed in fitness competitions for eight years. world — to qualify to compete in California.

“Once we discovered CrossFit, we never went back,” “It was an absolutely a mind-blowing experience. As she said. soon as we checked-in, we were treated like celebrities by She said there’s a lot more strength to gain by performReebok,” she said. ing functional movements in Jolaine said Reebok had training for CrossFit, in conpersonalized gear waiting for trast to isolation movements her upon entry, which had as a fitness model. her name, athlete number “When you place well, (Jolaine’s was 408), and her like qualifying for this comhometown of Invermere. petition, it’s much more re“Everything from comwarding than being judged pression sleeves, clothing on my physical,” she said. and shoes,” she said. “They “I can’t think of any other even had seamstresses there sport that has so much ento custom fit our outfits!” compassed into one.”

Six events were held Jolaine’s personal staover the three days, and each tistics can be found by event contained several exsearching her name or athtreme challenges, encomlete number at www.games. passing every gym-class chalcrossfit.com. lenge from 100 metre sprints “It’s helped me achieve to sled pulls to rope climbs. incredible strength, power, “I train five days a speed and stamina… Not week and perform two to many women can say they four workouts per session,” can throw 200 lbs over their said Jolaine. “This includes head from the floor.” strength training and a few Jolaine continues to shorter intense work outs or train at Endeavour Fitness a longer one.”

FITNESS ICON — Endeavour Fitness co-owner Jo- CrossFit, preparing herself After a strong perfor- laine Bloom was the top Canadian ranking female for her next competition mance during the Open in her category at the Reebok CrossFit Games in July. next month at CrossFit in rounds for qualifying, which Photo submitted Calgary.

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Changes afoot in the mortgage market It’s no secret the Canadian government has expressed concern about the housing market and has attempted to slow mortgage credit in various ways. Along with requiring a minimum down payment of at least five per cent of the value of the home, the government has also limited mortgage amortization periods to a maximum of 25 years, down from 40 years.

Unfortunately, these reforms had limited success in curbing excessive activity in the housing market. High sales continued, bolstered by record low interest rates.

July sales in Toronto were up 16 per cent from a year ago, while Vancouver saw a 40 per cent increase.

Statistics like these have made further action necessary. The latest step to cool housing market activity was taken by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), and involves limiting the guarantees it offers banks and other lenders on mortgage-backed securities.

How does it work?

The CMHC is a federal crown corporation that insures high-ratio mortgages, commonly defined as those in which a borrower places a down payment of less than 25 per cent of the purchase price of a home. In these cases, CMHC steps in and provides mortgage loan insurance to help protect the lender against loss. Because those securities are backed by CMHC and not the banks themselves, the banks are able to essentially re-lend the funds to new homebuyers at lower prices. All five of

Canada’s big banks have used this strategy to fund their lending practices.

Earlier in the year, it was announced that CMHC would place a limit of $85 billion on the amount of mortgage-backed securities it would guarantee during 2013. Big demand for high-ratio mortgages, however, chewed through $66 billion of the guarantee by the end of July. This caused CMHC to impose new limits on banks and other mortgage lenders of no more than $350 million worth of new mortgage-backed securities per institution, per month.

How will this impact lending?

Previous attempts to cool the housing market were directed at home buyers, but the new measures are aimed at the banks themselves. These changes do, of course, still negatively affect home buyers.

According to many industry experts, this move may increase interest rates charged on mortgages by about 15 to 65 basis points, or 0.15 to 0.65 per cent. While this certainly won’t make home ownership unaffordable for the majority of Canadians, it would certainly cut some people out of the market.

These changes may also limit the number and type of new mortgages a financial institution is willing to take on. Under the former rules, banks and other lenders had the ability to pass on the risk of mortgage defaults to the government and taxpayers via CMHC, instead of being

responsible themselves. If demand for mortgage lending remains high, they will have to decide between taking more risk on their balance sheets and simply not writing the mortgage.

Obama’s plan Coinciding with the news in Canada, on August 6th, President Barack Obama outlined his plan to phase out the two U.S. government-backed housing agencies, known as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The proposal includes replacing them with a system in which the private sector is responsible for mortgage defaults.

Fannie and Freddie operate differently from CMHC in that they do not directly make loans. Instead, they buy mortgages from lenders, re-package them as bonds, and sell them to investors. During the housing market crash of 2008, the agencies were bailed out to the tune of $187 billion. Few details are known at this time, but it’s safe to say that getting a high-ratio mortgage is about to get more difficult in both Canada and the U.S. Final thoughts While reform is certainly needed in the mortgage lending markets, these changes will make it more difficult than ever for young people to buy their first home.

Establishing sound saving and budgeting habits early in life will be an important factor for young Canadians to enjoying home ownership in the future.

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A journey into the Galapagos main human settlements scattered throughout the islands and see firsthand how the human footprint — including It began as a seed, planted by a high school biology her own — has the potential for disastrous results for the teacher over 25 years ago. The teacher shared his enthu- island’s fragile ecosystems in the future. siastic views around DNA, the writings of Darwin and This coming Saturday (August 17th) night at 7 p.m., a small group of islands called the GalaMs. Goodwin will turn on the projector at Pynelogs Cultural Centre to present a pagos. This past January, that seed finally blossomed into a journey to the Galapagos travel talk about her recent adventure. The show will feature images of the fascinating Archipelago for local photographer and traveller Cheryl Goodwin. fauna of the Galapagos and look at the toll human development is having not only on “It is truly hard to place words around the abundance of life that encompasses these the original inhabitants but also on the isisolated volcanic rocks,” Ms. Goodwin said. land’s scarce resources.

The presentation is linked to her photo She elected to partake in a budget “island hopping” tour instead of the typical exhibit on display as part of CV Arts Featured Artist Gallery Show, which runs until boat-bound expeditions the islands have been become known for. This option alAugust 18th at Pynelogs. Admission is by lowed her to wander the streets of the four Photo by Cheryl Goodwin donation to CV Arts at the door.

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It is with heavy hearts that his family announces the passing of a beloved husband, father, father-in-law, poppa and friend. Roy passed away on Thursday August 8, 2013 surrounded by his loving family after a short but courageous battle with cancer and Friday, 11with a.m.

– 6Disease. p.m. an ongoing battle Crohn’s

Roy Stanley McCormick 1950-2013

It is with heavy hearts that his family announces the passing of a beloved husband, father, father-in-law, poppa and friend. Roy passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2013, surrounded by his loving family after a short Saturday, – in 5 Cut p.m. but courageous battle with cancer and an Roy was born on10 Julya.m.

15, 1950 Knife, Saskatchewan. ongoing battle with Crohn’s Disease.

Throughout his life Roy called Sunday, 1 p.m.

– 5many p.m.places in Saskatchewan Roy was born on July 15, 1950 in Cut Knife, Saskatchewan. Throughout home, eventually settling in Fairmont Hot Springs, BC with his wife Pat in 2000 and later a second home in Arizona. Roy had many his life Roy called many places in Saskatchewan home, eventually settling careers throughout his life including farmer, business owner, in Fairmont Hot Springs, B.C. with his wife Pat in 2000 and later a second salesman and craftsman. Roy was a person who was good at everything he intried, andRoy had many careers throughout his life, including farmer, home Arizona.

On the north edge of the Village RadiumaHot Springs,toB.C.,cradled in the embrace of the monumental wasofnever person say he couldn't do something.

Roy was an incredibly strong business owner,yet salesman and craftsman. Roy was a person who was good at who wastosincere, honest, witty hard wilderness working. Roy enjoyed golfing, Rocky Mountains to the eastquiet and theman soaring Purcells the west, reside 4,200 acresand of rugged everything he tried, and was never a person to say he couldn’t do something. tinkering, fixing things, but most of all time with his grandchildren. ready for you to call home.

Roy was an incredibly strong yet quiet man who was sincere, honest, witty hard working.

Roy was predeceased by his parents Charlie and Ruth and 4 siblings in and infancy.

Left Roy enjoyed golfing, tinkering, fixing things, but most of Offering single family homesites, duplex villas all time with his grandchildren. to mourn his passing is his beloved wife Pat, sons Michael (Laura), Andrew (Kate), and and estate acreages.Plus private ranches from Roy was predeceased by his parents Charlie and Ruth and 4 siblings in infancy. daughter Penny (Tim), grandson Parker and granddaughters Taylor, Brooklyn, Abigail and Keely. Roy is survived by 3 brothers; Delbert (Doreen), Leonard (Debbie), Bill and Left to mourn his passing is his beloved wife Pat, sons Michael (Laura), Andrew 36-480 acres.

2 sisters, Sharon and Anne.

(Kate), and daughter Penny (Tim), grandson Parker and granddaughters Taylor,

Brooklyn, Abigail and Keely. Roy is survived by 3 brothers: Delbert (Doreen); In Lieu of flowers scott@rockieswest.com the family would appreciate donations to the Rockyview General Leonard (Debbie); and Bill; and 2 sisters, Sharon and Anne.

Hospital Intensive Care Unit in Calgary, Alberta.

In Lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to the Rockyview General Hospital Intensive Care Unit in Calgary, Alberta.

Rockies West Realty Cell: The funeral will take place on250-324-5889 Saturday August 17, 2013 at 1:00 pm at Sallows & The funeral will Independently Owned and Operated 250-347-9349 McDonald Funeral HomeFax: in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Interment to follow in Cuttake place on Saturday August 17, 2013 at 1:00 pm at Sallows & McDonald Funeral Home in North Battleford, Saskatchewan.

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RDEK Public Hearing Notice BYLAW 2483 Bylaw Amendment - Windermere The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by Travis Williams and Shelley Streicek to amend the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the amendment will change the zoning designation of the subject property to allow for the keeping of small farm animals. The subject property is located in Windermere and is shown on the attached map.

Bylaw No. 2483 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 288, 2013 (Windermere / Williams & Streicek)” will amend the zoning designation of Lot 4, District Lot 8, Kootenay District, Plan NEP66908 from R-1, Single Family Residential Zone to SH-1, Small Holding Residential Zone.

A public hearing will be held at: Windermere Community Hall 4726 North Street, Windermere, BC Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at 7:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F, Electoral Area G and District of Invermere.

If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing.

SUBMISSIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact Jean Terpsma, Planning Technician, at 250-489-0314, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email jterpsma@rdek.bc.ca.

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Rockies shaping up weekend we’ll have guys we’ll commit to, but nothing can be set in stone,” Mr. Bidinger said.

The roster of contenders is narrowAbout 10 to 12 players from last year ing down as the Columbia Valley Rockies are expected to be a part of next season’s 2013 Main Camp has given the coaching lineup, which has 23 spots plus two slots staff a good idea of how next season’s team for goaltenders. is going to look. “”It’s a really competitive market “We have a fair number of tough de- to try and get these guys,” he said, addcisions to make to cut down to a manage- ing that social and geographic issues can able number before the start of the season,” cause talented players to try out in other Rockies head coach Ross Bidinger told The markets. Because of how close Invermere Pioneer. “But we’re planning on being one is to the Alberta border, the ban on imof the stronger teams in the division and in porting more than eight players from outthe league this year, so there will be other side B.C. is a big speed bump in the way teams the players can potentially go to.” of recruiting talent into the Rockies.

The Main Camp was held between FriMr. Bidinger said improvement from day, August 9th and Sunday, August 11th last year will be most noticeable among at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena in the defensive unit.

Invermere. Following ice drills on Friday Players are evaluated on their demeannight, players were divided into three teams our on and off the ice, how they handle and demonstrated their skills through a se- sudden puck turnovers and, according to ries of scrimmages. After 130 came to try Mr. Bidinger, on “every little thing. All the out for the Spring Camp in April, last week- coaching staff who’s involved notice differend’s camp was a slim 40 ent things.” to 45 players.

About 25 to 30 “It’s the ones who players will be called we thought had a chance back for the week of to play Junior B hockey, August 26th, with exhiplus the ones who are bition games beginning trying to move forward the following weekend. to Junior A,” he said.

The Rockies will also Because some playdebut their new third ers are still hoping to jersey to be worn at spequalify for a more comcial home games in the petitive league, the upcoming season.

Rockies will have to The first Rockmake some conditional ies exhibition game on offers when moulding HOCKEY HOPEFULS — Rockies home ice takes place on are in recruiting mode for the 2013- Tuesday, September 3rd next season’s team.

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CHARITIES of the valley

The Columbia Valley’s non-profit organizations are the foundation for much of what goes on in our local communities. In the next five pages, you will find informative reading on some of the most influential non-profits operating in the region and learn about their current, projects and fundraising efforts.

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The Columbia Valley Community Foundation is a registered, public, non-profit organization created by local community leaders. As stewards of community assets, our goal is to work in the community to encourage relations and leadership which focus on fundraising and effective grant-making that combined; improve life from Canal Flats to Spillimacheen. The principles of compassion, fairness, integrity, accountability and approachability guide the Foundation.

The CVCF is an organization that can connect community needs with philanthropy. Donations are tax-deductible. Investment income from our permanent pool of money is deployed to various charitable groups in our communities that satisfy important local needs, and meet the granting qualifications. To date the Foundation has granted over $300,000 to community charitable organizations.

Whether designated for a specific purpose or unrestricted, in your memory or in that of a loved one, a gift to the Foundation can create a lasting tribute.

There is a strict granting process to ensure projects have a measurable benefit to the community. Granting applications are accepted every year in April and October.

Through the Foundation it is possible to give back to the community now, whatever your charitable budget is. Your gift will be leveraged with contributions of others and only the income generated from the funds will be used creating a legacy for the future.

The majority of CVCF funds are managed by investment professionals with the Vancouver Foundation, Canada’s largest community foundation, thus even small gifts benefit from wise management as well as local oversight. A savings account, if you will, dedicated to building a stronger, caring community.

As well the Foundation has partnered with Kootenay Savings Credit Union Foundation and the Columbia Basin Trust. Together, with the generous citizens of our community, including those part time residents that we embrace and who make our community their community for part of the year we strive to make the Columbia Valley the best place it can be.

With a large overall view and a permanent longterm focus, the Foundation is well suited to work on a local basis to identify community values, support human development, provide influences for positive change and enrich the diverse life of the Columbia Valley.

Visit valleyfoundation.ca for more information.

The East Kootenay Foundation for Health (EKFH) is a non-profit charitable public foundation and recognized B.C. society whose mission is to provide funding for the East Kootenay Regional Hospital and other community facilities in complementing the health care needs of the region.

Originally formed in 1982 to raise funds for needed equipment for the local Cranbrook Hospital in 2003 the foundation’s mandate broadened to more properly reflect the continuing evolution of EKFH as a source of funding for health care services and facilities for the East Kootenay Region.

The philosophy of the EKFH is to improve and augment health care in the East Kootenay; to assist in funding opportunities; to develop trust with their donor base; to develop community health needed awareness; to work on all aspects to make themselves effective; and to work together in a collaborative approach.

This is achieved with incredible support of the businesses and residents of the East Kootenay. Over the past decade, the EKFH has received support for varied fundraising initiatives totally over $5.5 million. Some of the recent successes include the MRI Closer to Home Campaign; Close to our Hearts Campaign; and locally in the Columbia Valley… Together for Everyone – the Invermere ER redevelopment campaign which enabled a very much needed ER expansion for the hospital in Invermere; and most recently the A Clear View digital mammography campaign; this has been in operation at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital since February.

The Columbia Valley was a big part of that, with 1,056 donors and sponsors contributing $741,437 to health care for the Invermere and District Hospital, Columbia House, community programs and the East Kootenay

Regional Hospital.

All this fundraising is done through collaborate fundraising initiatives with the Invermere, Windermere, and Radium/Edgewater Health Care Auxiliaries; the supporting partnership with the newly-formed Hospice Society of Columbia Valley; and through service clubs; artisans; local businesses; physicians and medical teams; medical, optometric and dental clinics; schools; golf courses; individual and public donations; estate planners; legacy gifts and municipal and regional district representatives.

The raising of funds is achieved by annual campaigns like the star lightings at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook, large capital campaigns such as the MRI, mammography and others, in-memoriam gifts, grateful patients’ donations, third party events, EKFH special events, relationship building, community presentations and the EKFH aligning themselves with others.

The EKFH board consists of nine volunteer voting members. Residents of the East Kootenay can submit their names for nomination for a director and are encouraged to complete an application by contacting the EKFH office.

EKFH is grateful to all those in the Columbia Valley who believe in its mission and support the various fundraising efforts for your local or regional hospital and community health care programs.

If you would like to donate to the EKFH or to learn more about becoming a member on the board of directors or interested in volunteering for EKFH, contact 1-877-489-6481 or email: donna.grainger@interiorhealth.ca.

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Family Resource Centre

1317-7th Avenue, Invermere

250-342-5566 Fostering mental, social, physical and financial wellness in the Columbia Valley. and donations, and works with an annual budget of $739,000. Our funding is provided through BC Housing, Canadian Mental Health Association of East Kootenays, Interior Health Authority, Ministry of Children and Family Development, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Public Safety and the Solicitor General. We are also supported by A/G Foods, Columbia Basin Trust, Community Donations, Columbia Valley Community Foundation, Invermere Health Care Auxiliary, and Kinsmen Club of the Windermere Valley.

The Columbia Valley Family Resource Centre provides social supports, counselling, housing and employment services that empower our community to thrive. It is located in Invermere and serves the population of the Upper Columbia Valley from Spillimacheen in the north, to Canal Flats in the South, The Centre has been providing services to families since 1986.

The Centre used the Policy Governance model which is an integrated board leadership paradigm designed to empower the board of directors in fulfilling their obligation of accountability to the agency. There are six directors on the board and Karl Conway is its President.

Pat Cope has been the Executive Director for ten years and in the past two years has taken the agency to an unprecedented growth. In her own words: “Managing change is a skill that those of us as managers must polish vigorously if we hope to harness the energy that is a byproduct. That is no small task.”

In the past year, over 300 families received services. The services are delivered with a compliment of 18 highly trained and educated professional staff. We believe that ability to create a healthy community depends upon the health of all community residents, and that all people are entitled to support, to develop, and to maintain their health. Staff work from a client centered approach, and believe that clients have the right and capacity to determine how they would like to change their lives, and have the strength to make those changes.

One of its many major accomplishments for 2012 is the establishment of the new Women’s Resource Centre located in the basement of Frater Landing in Invermere downtown. Since its opening the centre had contact with over 324 women. Not to be outdone, our Employment Centre, located near the Family Resource Centre, has provided over 4500 contacts with clients.

In 2012-2013, the Columbia Valley Family Resource Centre received approximately $115,000 in grants

With the generosity of granting agencies and donors the Centre provides valuable services but we are constantly challenged in meeting the growing needs of our communities. As such, the Board of Directors in 2012 created a new Social enterprise initiative which is a revenue-generating business with a twist. A social enterprise has two goals: to achieve social, cultural, community economic or environmental outcomes; and, to earn revenue. On the surface, many social enterprises look, feel, and even operate like traditional businesses. But looking more deeply, one discovers the defining characteristics of the social enterprise: mission is at the centre of business, with income generation playing an important supporting role. The income generated is used to add additional social programs and augment revenue for existing social programs in the community.

For more information on how to donate or get involved with the Columbia Valley Family Resource Centre, please contact Pat Cope at 250-342-5566 or at PCope@ familyresourcecentre.ca

ICAN is an all-volunteer animal rescue society and registered charity in the Columbia Valley. Based in Invermere, ICAN has assisted over 800 companion animals in this region since our first rescue in 2007. Dogs and other small animals are helped by ICAN, but cats have come to be the principal recipients of our care.

Why? Because they are the ones in greatest need.

Our primary focus is on rescuing and sheltering abandoned, lost and guardian-surrendered cats, kittens and other small animals along with guardian-surrendered puppies and dogs. We attend to their food, shelter, medical, behavioural and emotional needs and ensure they are spayed or neutered before they go to loving adoptive homes. Kittens and cats are housed in our no-kill, no-cage shelter. Pregnant cats, very young kittens, dogs, puppies and those needing special care are placed in foster homes. We’re now planning a new Rescue & Adoption Centre from which to deliver the services we provide.

While assisting animals we are also assisting many families who are no longer able to keep their pet, need help having them spayed or neutered, have found an abandoned animal they cannot keep, are desperately searching for their lost companion, or want to adopt a rescued animal. We are entirely dependent on donations, fundraising and adoption fees to operate our programs.

One unspayed cat and her offspring can potentially produce over 400,000 kittens in seven years. There are not enough homes for them all! Preventing the birth of unwanted kittens and puppies is an obvious way to help reduce the number of homeless animals.

ICAN practices pediatric spay/neuter and urges everyone to have their pets sterilized at an early age to prevent them from having unwanted litters.

Everything we do is accomplished by a small group of dedicated volunteers. Whether it is cleaning the shelter, feeding the residents, fostering tiny kittens, transporting animals to the vet, assisting at fundraisers and events—we cannot do what we do without volunteers! By volunteering at ICAN you will improve and save the lives of companion animals, meet like-minded people, share your skills and learn new ones. Interested in joining us? Contact ICAN at 250-341-7888 or email info@icanbc.com. You can also check out our website, www.icanbc.com, or Facebook page.

Thank you all for your continued support of our cause and for entrusting us to assist needy companion animals and their families in our valley.

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The Lake Windermere District Lions Club was chartered in 1951. Since that time, the club has been extremely active in helping make our community (Spillimacheen to Windermere) just a little bit better.

The international motto for Lions is “We Serve”. As a service club, our members work hard to serve our community in every way possible. One of our on-going areas of assistance has been with children and families with health needs; we have also assisted with various child recreation needs such as continuous support for Camp Winfield, a BC Easter Seals operated facility outside of Kelowna. The BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities is able to fully subsidize camps, allowing campers to attend free of charge. Through the summer season, over 800 campers have an opportunity to attend one of three camp sessions.

Locally, our club had originally built and recently renovated Lions Park on 12th Ave. in Invermere. This park is used daily by children and adults. Also, a donation of $50,000 was made this year to the Village of Radium for a much needed upgrade to the park there.

We raise funds by numerous methods over the course of a year by raffle draws ( ICE OUT and the Twoonie Draw) which sees all proceeds spent within the community.

Our club has hosted 400+ cyclists each may Long weekend when the Bow Valley Cycle Club holds its annual Golden Triangle Ride. They cycle from Storm Mountain to Radium where we feed them dinner and breakfast before they ride to Golden and then back to Storm Mountain. This event has been a mainstay for the club since the mid ‘70’s.

The biggest source of income for the club is found in the property lease with Copper Point Golf Course. The golf course land was left to the club in the late ‘50’s with the

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intent that it be used for recreational purposes. The Crossroads ball field came first followed by the golf course opening for business in 2004. Along with annual lease payments, the club has sole use of the course for one day each year. The Lions Charity Golf Day is held each July with all green fee income going to the Lions Club. We have used these funds for various community programs including our Lions Park, The Columbia Valley Hospice Society, STARS, East Kootenay Foundation for Health and of course the Invermere Volunteer Fire Department.

The two most gratifying fund-raising projects our club has taken on has been the digital mammography unit at the Cranbrook Regional Hospital with our donation of $100,000 completing the one million dollar target. The other project was funding the $440,000 Rescue Vehicle for the Fire Dept. This was done in an eighteen month time span in 2009-10.

Each year, the Lions Club is proud to present two scholarships to local grads as well as a Citizen of the Year award for a graduating student. We view this as an investment into our future and an important project to fundraise for.

In the last 8 years alone, our club has contributed over $900,000 for local and regional area quality of lifestyle improvements.

Our club meets on the first and third Mondays of each month, September through June at 7 p.m. at the Lions Hall in the rear of the Chamber of Commerce Building. I have told you just a bit of what we are all about and our past achievements, so if you think you may be interested in joining us as we continue to serve our community, call me at 250-342-7656 for more details.

Harold Hazelaar, Club President

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THE WINDERMERE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

Living life to the fullest; Making every day count!

The Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley understands that from the time of a terminal illness diagnosis, clients and their families are on a journey. We are here to walk with you on this extremely personal journey. A hospice is not a place, it is a concept. The focus is on caring, not curing; on life, not death. Our volunteers come to you, wherever you may be. We provide comfort, companionship and assist with legacy projects and resource materials.

Our visitor program launch is scheduled for September, 2013.

Volunteer opportunities include • Bereavement training • Becoming a volunteer visitor • Becoming an event volunteer • Becoming an event coordinator • Becoming a blanket butterfly • Assisting in the office • Billeting a hospice family • Serving on one of the board committees Business Planning Committee Donations Committee Education Committee Events Committee Finance Committee Fundraising Committee • Serving on the board If you are interested in joining the team as a member or a volunteer we would love to hear from you. Please contact us at 250-688-1143 or info@hospicesocietycv.com.

The Windermere Community Association is a volunteer-operated charity that has been in existence since 1953. Its mandate is to provide buildings and facilities for community meetings, entertainment, educational activities and sports; to foster or participate in activities that will lead to the cultural, social, physical and agricultural benefit of the community; and to provide a forum for community discussion and debate. The WCA depends upon the active involvement of volunteers and funds raised through a wide variety of means with the Windermere Fall Fair and Scarecrow Festival being both a major cultural event and the Association’s major fundraising activity. This year’s event is scheduled for Sunday, September 15th. The WCA puts on other events for the community at minimum or no cost.

The WCA is currently renovating Windermere Hall so that it can offer upgraded facilties for a wider range of user: a small self-contained equipped meeting room in the basement (with plans for a medi-chair); a licensed kitchen where local cooks of preserves and pastries can prepare their products for sale; and a refreshed, ecologicially-friendly hall, including a stage, for celebratory events. All parts of the hall will be available for rent.

The WCA is undertaking this work using a major Infrastructure Improvement grant from Western Economic Diversification Canada, and a substantial grant from the Columbia Basin Trust. Funds for additional infrastructure work have since been received from the Kootenay Savings Community Foundation, BC Hydro’s Community Outreach program and the Regional District of East Kootenay Grant in Aid program. Monies needed to purchase new equipment and publicity materials have been obtained from the Columbia Valley Community Foundation. Many thanks to all.

To keep all this going, we need volunteers.

For more information contact Gracie at 250-341-1548 • Info@windermerecommunity.ca windermerecommunity.ca

Rotary Club of Invermere and Radium Hot Springs Rotary members volunteer their time and talent to address community, vocational, and international needs. We are only the folks who organize and implement initiatives because YOU have contributed to our Fundraisers!

We are the stewards of your contributions – hoping that we spend wisely for those projects that are most meaningful, here and around the world.

Did you know that over the years you have and continue to help fund these and other projects and initiatives ?

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Senior’s Annual Christmas Dinner All Candidates Forums Rotary Ball Park Columbia House Gazebo Valley Pride Community Clean Up Protective marker buoys on the Weir Radium Hill clean up Citizen of the Year Public Washrooms, downtown Flags of Our Nation at the Museum Book Under Every Tree Lake Windermere Whiteway funding Cops for Kids – help for special needs children The Food Bank Foundation for Health Hospital – patient lifts Panorama Adaptive Snow Sports Crossroads Beautification Project Windermere Cemetery project Trail System – walking path on 13th Avenue Radium Rotary Park Rest Stops – Memorial Benches Mount Nelson Athletic Park Radium – pump track

Coming Soon

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• Splash Park at Kinsmen Beach

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International Service •

Sleeping Children Around the World – bed kits

Polio Plus – dedication to eradication of Polio Micro Banks Playground in Afghanistan Wheel Chair Foundation – wheelchairs to those in need Dental Supplies – Dr. Guild’s work in Guatemala Foundation for Education – annual schooling for a student in Guatemala Shelter Box – disaster relief self contained tent and supplies Orphanage in Busarias, Mexico – building and supplies The Hoffman Project – literacy Market Children – schooling for children of the dump Rotaplast – cleft lip/palate restoration Peace Scholars – universities dedicated to conflict resolution Disaster Relief – tsunami, earthquake and more

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Youth Exchange – students around the world RYLA – Youth Leadership – training and discovery Interact – youth leadership, ethics and service in high school Adventure Programs – camps geared to career discovery Scholarships and Bursaries – High School and College (adult) Leadership Award – High School service award Group Study Exchange – worldwide exchange of young professionals

YOU are the community and world citizens – Do any or all of these services speak to your passions?

Thank you for your support through Rotary!

Contact us any time. www.invermererotary.org

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Presenting ‘Love Me Tonight’ Submitted by Windermere District Historical Society The Windermere Valley Museum’s summer theme is music. To highlight the dying days of August, a historic 1932 musical film, Love Me Tonight, will be filling the building with song and mirth during two special evening showings.

The 1.5-hour feature is a madcap musical comedy featuring the talents of Jeanette MacDonald and Maurice Chevalier.

In this film, a carefree tailor leaves his Paris shop to collect a past due bill at a recalcitrant aristocratic client’s family chateau. Mistaken for royalty, he runs a gauntlet of lunatic blue-bloods, including love-happy Countess Valentine. But it is Princess Jeanette’s closely guarded heart that Maurice desires and it will take every ounce of his ingenious pluck to woo her.

With music and lyrics by Rodgers & Hart, cheeky pre-code innuendo and astoundingly modern filmic touches, it is a show-stopping movie decades ahead of its time. Produced and directed by Rouben Mamoulian, it was elected to the National Film Registry in 1990 as a classic

historic movie.

As part of our ‘Movie Night at the Museum’ series, this film will be shown in the museum theatre at 7 p.m. on Sunday, August 18th and Monday, August 19th.

Admission is by donation, but due to limited seating, moviegoers should call 250342-9769 during museum hours (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) to reserve seats.

GAS

Fresh Meats, Produce, Bakery & Deli, Hunting/Fishing Licenses, Household Hardware, Summer Toys and Automotive Supplies.

LIQUOR

Wacky Wednesdays

20%

CLASSIC FLICK — ‘Love Me Tonight’ (1932) plays at the museum theatre on August 18th and 19th.

Photo submitted

Come in EVERY WEDNESDAY to receive 20% off all regular priced items in store. 20% discount also applies to fresh meat on sale. Some exceptions apply.

(Tobacco, liquor, gas, lottery, Shaw Direct are exempt from the discount). Also come in on your birthday for the same deal! Proof of birth date is required.

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE Request for Proposal (RFP)

Ta r g e t e d I n i t i a t i v e f o r O l d e r W o r k e r s

Wildfire Operational Treatment – Block 14

Who is this for?

The District of Invermere invites Proposal submissions from qualified Companies / Individuals for: Management and Implementation of Interface Fire Fuel Reduction Treatments.

The Request for Proposal will be evaluated based on experience and success in similar projects as well as specific implementation and management strategies related to Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative grant funding for Community Wildfire Fuel Reduction.

The approved funding is for approximately 100 hectares is confirmed and may commence upon award. The project must be fully complete prior to May of 2015.

Project information can be obtained by contacting Rory Hromadnik, 250-342-9281 ext 235, planning@invermere.net or at the District of Invermere Municipal office, 914 8th avenue, Invermere B.C. during regular business hours 8:30am to 4:30 pm August 15 to August 29, 2013. Sealed proposals marked “Wildfire Operational Treatment – Block 14” will be received up to 2:00 pm MST, Friday August 30, 2013.

Job Skills Training Opportunity

Participants must meet the following eligibility criteria: • Unemployed • Aged 55 – 64 (in some circumstances, unemployed workers aged 50 – 54 or 65 and up may also participate) • Be legally entitled to work in Canada • Require new or enhanced skills for successful integration into new employment • Live in an eligible community/region • Be ready and committed to returning to work

What will you get?

Participants may be eligible to receive: • Class-based skill development – including job searching and career planning • Funding to access training at local educational institutions/trainers • Income support for the duration of in-class training • Targeted wage subsidy for on-the-job training

When is it?

• Sept 9 -Dec 12, 2013

There will be no public opening for this request for proposal. Proposals will be opened privately by the District of Invermere after the closing time specified. If you wish to contact the District of Invermere in response to the awarding, please do so after the closing time specified.

The District of Invermere reserves the right to waive formalities in any proposal, or reject any or all proposals, or accept the proposal deemed most favorable in the interest of the municipality.

Funded by the Governments of Canada and British Columbia through the Targeted Initiative for Older Workers

Rory Hromadnik, Development Services District of Invermere, Box 339 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 250-342-9281 ext 235 planning@invermere.net

Invermere Campus For more details, phone 250-342-3210 ext 7103 or Email: invermere@cotr.bc.ca

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New graduates, new careers The College of the Rockies Invermere Campus 2013 Health Care Assistant Program graduates at their graduation ceremony at the Old Salzburg Restaurant in Radium Hot Springs on Tuesday, August 7th. The seven-month program combined classroom and practical experience, giving students the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to care for individuals in residential care, assisted living facilities, community settings and in their homes. Many of the graduates are either in the interview process or have already been hired into health care positions here in our community. Back row (l-r): Brenda Zorn; Missy Markus; Mary O’Brien-Hurst; Kaeleigh Lefaivre; Karen Leinor (College), Helga Hochheiden, Sherry Huether, Tammy Mytopher; Jaena Ambrosio; Carolyn Kurtz (College); Doug Clovechok (College). Front row (l-r): Diana Crombie; Linda Gerlach; Shauna Horton; Cherish Belcher.

Photo by Steve Hubrecht

Your Local COLUMBIA VALLEY REAL ESTATE Professionals Wende Brash

Buying or selling…

Your greatest investment is worth a second opinion!

Cell: 250•341•1395 Toll Free: 1•888•258•9911 pglassford@telus.net www.PaulGlassford.com

Broker/Owner

RE/MAX Invermere

Glenn Pomeroy

MaxWell Realty Invermere 926-7th Avenue, Invermere, BC

glennpomeroy@shaw.ca

Independently Owned and Operated

Cell: (250) 270-0666 Office: (250) 341-6044 Fax: 866-600-0673

1022B - 7th Avenue, Box 459 Invermere BC V0A 1K0 E-mail: wendebrash@telus.net Fax: 250-342-9611

Office: 250-342-6505 • Cell: 250-342-1300

HERE TO SERVE YOU • Stains/Lacquers • Interior/Exterior Restoration • Elastormeric/Stucco • New Construction • Apoxies (Cement Floors, Pools) Adam Nohels • Box 331, Canal Flats, BC • 250-688-0128

From Framing to Finishing Al Tallman

Call Al at

We Do It All!

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• LANDSCAPING & DESIGN • Skidsteer Services • Mini Track Hoe 250.270.0821

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HERE TO SERVE YOU BOUTIQUE VACATION HOME MANAGEMENT RENTAL SERVICES “Proven and successful Management and Marketing Services for your Vacation Home” “Trip Advisor Vacation Rental of the Year 2011 and 2012”

Columbia Chiropractic Dr. Karen Fahrni DC Dr. Meghan Haggarty ND

• RENOVATIONS • PAINTING

Certified ART® & Graston® provider

• Weekly Home Checks • Full Yard Services • Maintenance Services

#4 1008 8th Ave, Invermere BC

David Gulbe • Mike Bernicot

250-409-9628 • columbiavalleychiro@gmail.com

Call or visit online

Box 1020 • Invermere B.C. V0A 1K0 • www.cabincare.ca

PH: 1-888-711-ESCAPE (3722) • WEB: www.cobblestonecreek.ca

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• Ready Mix Concrete • Commercial concrete sealer • Concrete Pumping retarder for exposed • Over 50 colours available aggregate and in stock • DELIVERED ON TIME • Concrete stamps for rent at a fair price • Full range of coloured release • Full range of sand and agents for stamping gravel products.

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Phone: 250-342-6452 • 250-342-3773 • Cell: 250-270-9444 All products are available at 9120, Hwy 93/95 which is five kilometres north of Tim Hortons

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Visit our online store at: GUARANTEED www.cranbrookpestcontrol.com 250-426-9586 1-888-371-6299

• FURNACES • HEAT PUMPS • AIR CONDITIONING • FIREPLACES • HOT TUBS • CHEMICALS • REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 385 Laurier Street, Invermere, B.C.

Phone: 250-342-7100 Email: info@diamondheatingandspas.com

www.diamondheatingandspas.com

• Plumbing, Repair and Installation • Drain Lines • Hot Water Tanks • Over 30 years experience • 24 hour emergency service • Seniors’ Discount

Doctor of Chiropractic, Professional Coach, Craniosacral Therapy

250-688-6440 • dr.kwynn@shaw.ca 4759 RIVER DRIVE, FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS, B.C., VOB 1L1

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Phone: 250-347-9228 • Cell: 250-342-5645

250-341-8501

DR. Kwynn Blazina BSC, DC

Lawn Maintenance Everett Frater Enterprises

www.columbiavalleychiro.com

FAIRMONT RIDGE RENOVATION

Doors Windows Flooring Painting/ Interior/Exterior • Kitchen Renovations

250-342-5682

• Bathroom Renovations • Additions • Decks • Finish Carpentry • Basement Renovations

5077 FAIRMONT RESORT RD., FAIRMONT BC EMAIL: fairmontridge@telus.net

Septic Tank Pumping Portable Toilet Rentals • Complete sewer/drain repairs • A well maintained septic system NEW should be pumped every 2-3 years SEWER • Reasonable rates – Seniors’ discount CAMERA • Speedy service – 7 days a week • Avoid costly repairs

Bruce Dehart 250.347.9803 or 250.342.5357

• Trusses • Engineered Floors • Wall Panels Tel: 250.341.6075 Fax: 250.341.3427 Email: info@duskbuildingsystems.com www.duskbuildingsystems.com

1320 Industrial Road #3 Box 159, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0

GLD

Landscaping Ltd.

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Interior World

HERE TO SERVE YOU window fashions

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

Home Valet

• Insured • Eco-friendly

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• New Homes • Renovations • Framing • Roofing • Custom Finishing • Timber Framing

Interior World

• Cleaning • Security • Maintenance • Concierge www.homevalet.ca michele@homevalet.ca 250-409-4900

SPRAY FOAM SPECIALISTS

window fashions

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

KYLE MOLL

250.341.5603

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Need Blinds?

Interior World

Insulated Concrete Forms Call 250-342-2001 www.iisi.ca • info@iisi.ca

window fashions

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

Jbenedict Cleaning Services The Clean Team - Leave Your Troubles with Us

Scott Postlethwaite

CVCC Contractor/ Trade Builder of the Year 2008

Residential, Commercial Electric Furnace and Hot Water Tank Repair and Service For All Your Electrical Needs invermereelectric@gmail.com

1710 10th Avenue – Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

GO GREEN IN 2013 WITH

Emelisa & Efren

C.A.R.B. COMPLIANT CABINETRY

Contact Dale Elliott • 250-341-7098 www.kekulibaycabinetry.com

• Shower Doors • Mirrors

250-342-3659 www.invermereglass.ca

THE FOUNDATION CONTRACTOR OF CHOICE

Kootenay Cribbing, Ltd.

Same great team, same great service.

Radium Hot Springs Esso

250-347-9726 7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs

www.jbenedictcleaningservices.com jbenedictcleaningservices@gmail.com

HERE FOR YOU, HERE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT!

JOHN WOOD DURAFORM SYSTEM

PH: 250-345-2188 • CELL: 250-342-1289 • TOBYWOOD@SHAW.CA 5144 Riverside Dr., Fairmont, B.C. V0B 1L1

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Residential & Industrial Vacuum Service Hydrovac (Nondestructive Excavation) Water Tankers • Vacuum Trucks Steam Cleaner/acid Cleaning Flusher Truck Oil Field Hauling Portable Toilet Rentals Septic Tank & Field Cleaning Grease Trap Cleaning • Well cleaning

Service is our business!

Vac Truck Services

1-855-DIG-6410

LAMBERT-KIPP

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250-342-9310

(250)409-9299/(250)409-4146 PO Box 2693 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

• Auto • Home • Commercial

Established 1976

Low to Zero Emissions

Owners

Serving the Valley since 1995.

Lambert

P H A R M A C Y LT D .

INSURANCE AGENCIES LTD.

BOX 2228 BOX 459 742 - 13th STREET 7553 MAIN STREET INVERMERE, BC. RADIUM HOT SPRINGS, BC V0A 1K0 V0A 1M0 PHONE: 250-342-3031 PHONE: 250-347-9350 FAX: 250-342-6945 FAX: 250-347-6350 Email: info@invermereinsurance.com • Toll Free: 1-866-342-3031

Come in and browse our giftware

J. Douglas Kipp, B. Sc. (Pharm.)

Laura Kipp, Pharm D., Irena Sedlakova, B.Sc. (Pharm.)

Your Compounding Pharmacy Open Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

1301 - 7th Avenue, Invermere

250-342-6612

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HERE TO SERVE YOU READY MIX CONCRETE Concrete Pump • Sand & Gravel Heavy Equipment Rentals • Crane Service Proudly Serving the Valley for over 50 years

For competitive prices and prompt service, call: 250-342-3268 (plant) 250-342-6767 (office)

Darrel Anderson

Nails by Lorry Acrylic Nails, Nail Art and Waxing

Hourly or Contract Rates Available • Excavator • Mini-Excavator • Bobcats • Dump Truck • Compaction Equipment • Street Sweeping • Underground Services • Site Prep • Road Building • Land Clearing • Landscaping • Basements

Trevor Hayward (Owner/Operator)

250-342-5800

Call 250-347-9665 t.

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Certified Technician

250-342-3052

Toll Free: 877-342-3052

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Daren Noble 250-341-5886

• Bobcat • Mini Excavator • Dump Trailer • Landscaping • Rockwalls • Patios • Site Prep • Post Holes Serving the entire Valley

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(250) 341-1083 golocal@originbrand.ca

in Calgary since 2002 in Invermere since 2004

Your search for quality and dependability ends with us.

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build your foundation

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Residential & Commercial Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

building & renos

(250) 341-7283

Bus: 250-342-9692 Cell: 250-342-5241

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7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs

(250) 347-9726

RFE ALARMS Monitoring includes Guard and keyholder service • Surveillance Systems • Home Theatre • Analog & Digital Background Sound Systems

rfealarms@shaw.ca

Plumbing • Heating • Electrical

Rigid Plumbing Ltd. Andy Charette

Local company, local service.

250-342-6549

Quality you can see!

E: rigidplumbing@hotmail.ca P: 250-341-5179

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HERE TO SERVE YOU ROSS‛S POOLS & SPAS Commercial – Residential Installation – Maintenance – Repairs

SHOLINDER & MACKAY EXCAVATING Inc.

Septic Systems Installed ~ Pumped ~ Repaired Prefab Cement Tanks Installed Water Lines Dug and Installed Basements Dug

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Cell: 250-341-7727 • Fax: 250-347-6363 • poolman-911@hotmail.com

WINDERMERE 250-342-6805

Skandia Concrete

Kootenay Paving

• Gel & Acrylic Nails • Coloured Gel • Nail Art Call Judy ~ 250-341-5245 • Days, Evenings, Weekends Invermere and East Kootenay Region

• Journeyman Carpenter • Contracting • Framing/Siding/Finishing • Timberframe • Custom Log Railing & Decks

• Serving the valley for over 30 years • Commercial • Industrial • Residential • All work is guaranteed • Free estimates

1756 Hwy 93/95, P.O. Box 2700, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Phone: 250-342-6500 • Toll Free: 1-888-341-2221 • Fax: 250-342-3484

• Furnaces • Heat Pumps • Fireplaces • Full Heating and Ventilation Systems Call for your FREE consultation and estimate

Scott Wilisky Fully Insured & WCB Covered

New Home Construction

stwcarpentry@live.ca • cell 250 270 0745

FREE ESTIMATES

Chimney and Eavestrough Cleaning and Repair Specialists

You name it!

I’ll take care of it!

YOUR ONE-STOP SHOP for all home maintenance from raking your lawn to renovating your entire house.

• Pruning and Removal of ALL Trees and Shrubs • Stump Grinding • Fully Insured & WCB Covered

OVER

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YEARS EXPERIENCE

Keep your local companies alive. Why go to Golden when you can get your tree services right here in Invermere!

Please call Steve ~ a real local you can trust! 250-342-1791

Kitchen cabinet & counter top SpecialiStS Westridge Cabinets Dealer ~ Granite and Quartz Counter Tops Come visit our showroom,

492 arrow rd., unit 1b 250-342-hoMe (4663) VJ (Butch) Bishop Owner/Operator

4846 Holland Creek Ridge Rd. Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

Judy: (250) 341-1903

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UNIVERSAL DOORS & EXTERIORS Arnold Scheffer 250-342-6700

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August 16, 2013

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PIONEER CLASSIFIEDS DUNNE, Cecilia Frances

May 25, 1923 – July 25, 2013 Survived by her brother Michael; sisters Eveleen (Betty) and Joan and brother-in-law Ralph; six nieces and nephews and 11 greatnieces and nephews.

Frances was a Spillimacheen Postmaster for 55 years and at her time of retirement was Canada’s longest serving Postmaster. She loved the opera and held seasons’ tickets to the Vancouver opera for 26 years. She enjoyed playing bingo at the Golden Legion for many years and was an avid cribbage and bridge player.

A graveside service will be held at 11:30 am on Saturday, August 17th at the Legion Cemetery in Golden, BC.

STEPHEN CHRISTOPHER THOMSON March 15th, 1992 – June 8th, 2013

Stephen, age 21, of Canal Flats, B.C., passed away tragically on June 8th, 2013.

Stephen was born in Sioux Lookout, Ontario on March 15 , 1992.

They only lived there for a short time before moving to Salmon Arm, B.C. Growing up Stephen and his family lived in Edmonton, AB and Fort St. John, B.C. for a short time but spent most of his younger years in the Shuswap before moving here to the Columbia Valley in 2000. Stephen attended grades 2-6 at Martin Morigeau Elementary in Canal Flats, moved to Cochrane Alberta where he completed grade 7 at Mitford Middle School. He and his family returned to the Columbia Valley where he attended David Thompson Secondary until he graduated in 2010. Stephen had been a dedicated employee at Canfor in Canal flats since he was 16 years old, which led to him to purchasing his first home in Canal Flats in 2011. th

Stephen had numerous hobbies and interests such as snowboarding, dirt biking, being outdoors, camping, water sports and many more. His greatest passions were friends, family and music. Music was a huge part of his life. He loved to play guitar, sing and write songs, he was a natural at it. He had many great friends and was loved by all. He was so kind, loving and giving.

He loved to have fun at whatever he did and was a very hard and dedicated worker.

He is survived by his loving parents, Pattie May and Chris Thomson as well as his brother Matthew Thomson and his girlfriend Kaitlin Hoefnagels; Grandparents Pat and Stan Bartz and Grandmother June Holmes as well and many aunts, uncles and cousins from both sides of the family.

There are no words to express how much he was loved. He will forever be a part of all of us and never be forgotten.

A Memorial service for friends and family of Stephen will take place Saturday August 17th, 2013 at 1 p.m. at the Canal Flats Community Hall.

“There’s still light at the other side.” –Stephen Thomson

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Phone: 250-341-6299 Fax: 250-341-6229 Email: info@cv-pioneer.com www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

S IN MEMORIAM S

GARAGE SALES

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

In Memory of Lillian Foyston who passed away August 15th, 2007.

Remembered with love by her family.

Garage sale 1020 14th st.

Invermere, Sat 17th, 9 a.m. Lots of stuff.

Cheers to all the wonderful and energetic volunteers at the Pynelog site for the Tour of The Arts. Your help was greatly appreciated!

Cheers to my wonderful husband, happy 15th anniversary Jonny!

GARAGE SALES Garage sale Sat. Aug 17th 9 a.m.

- 2 p.m. 4767 Government st.

Windermere.

Yard Sale - Wilder Subdivision 1701 9th Ave Invermere. Sat. Aug. 17th, 9 a.m. – 1 p. m.

Yard sale Aug. 17th, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

2887 Kootenay Rd. 3. Please use south entrance off highway onto Kootenay Rd. 3. House #2887.

Something for everyone.

Saturday August 17th, 8:30 a.m. - 12noon 214 Westridge Drive, Invermere Household goods, ski boots, bike helmets, rollerblades, women’s clothing, handbags, performance dance wear (used once); ballet dresses, lyrical and jazz outfits (junior/women’s S/M), Silpada silver vault (retired) jewellery, furniture, IKEA shelving units, desk, sofa, bunk beds, building materials and tools.

Huge garage sale: China plate collection, tools, ceramic tiles, building supplies, golf clubs, TVs, moldings, interior doors, electronics, furniture (old and new), Panache furniture floor samples. Everything your wife ever wanted. Sun. Aug. 18th, 90-11th ave. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Early birds will be shot, survivors shot again!

ANNOUNCEMENT Narcotics Anonymous meeting now available. Thursdays at 8 p.m. Call 250-342-1071 for more info.

Alcoholics Anonymous. If alcohol is causing problems or conflict in your life, AA can help. All meetings are at 8 p.m. For more information, please call 250-342-2424. Columbia United AA, Invermere: Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at the BC Service Building, South End – 624 4th St., Invermere.

Radium Friendship Group: Friday at the Catholic Church, East Side of Main St. With the exception of Tuesday, all meetings are open.

Al-Anon. Are you concerned about or affected by someone else’s drinking? If so, please join us. Al-Anon meets EVERY Monday in Invermere at 7:15 p.m. at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church, 712 – 12th Ave (behind the Invermere hospital). For information, please call 250-3428255.

Memorial service for Stephen Thomson will be held Saturday August 17th at 1:00 pm at the Canal Flats Community Hall. Friends and family welcome.

CHEERS & JEERS Cheers to my wife for marrying a commoner. Happy Anniversary my love!

Celebration of Life

HANK CAMPSALL Saturday, August 24th, 2-6 p.m.

Wycliffe Rodeo grounds at the Henderson Building.

Cheers to Ronnie and Roy, the coolest dudes on 6th Ave. Thanks for the lunch spot and pep talks!

See you at noon under the trees!

Cheers to her saying YES! Cheers to Bruce McLaughlin for his inexhaustible generosity.

Cheers to everyone who continues to support the Fairmont Farmer’s Market and when you come to visit us, park wherever you want!

Jeers to me for cutting off the man in the white truck at the Canadian Tire crossroads on Wednesday afternoon. I was totally distracted by thoughts of the crab legs I’m going to buy from the fish bus next time it’s in town, and wasn’t paying attention! Sorry!

Cheers to our Timbermont Rd. neighbours for putting up with all the laughter, music and chatter at our house over the August 3rd long weekend, when we celebrated our anniversary! What a great neighbourhood.

Cheers to Betty S. for randomly passing out beautifully wrapped flowers through main street. It was such a nice treat; you made my day!

A big cheers to Bliss Hair & Aesthetics for their great haircuts and designs and wonderful product return policy. You rock!

A HUGE Cheer to the nurses and staff at the Invermere hospital!

You ladies filled my lengthy stay with full of laughter, kindness, and friendship. It will never be forgotten! You took great care of me when I was as helpless as a toddler. Best roommates ever!

Cheers to the man who drove the lifeguards from the Fairmont Hot Springs pools to the incident at the RV park. Your quick thinking shortened the response time considerably and was much appreciated.

Cheers to Erron Denby - the best dressed man in the valley!

Cheers to all the lovely people who helped me when I had a car accident on my way to Golden. I am lucky to be OK! Jeers to the people who leave their dogs free to roam off leash, so they can chase deer. I just witnessed this dog chasing 2 fawns across a busy intersection. Shame on you!

Cheers to Randy Hopkins for sharing your passion of birds with the Sunshine out of school group. We had an amazing time!

Cheers to the yellow car that tried to let us go through the turn off to the Invermere library August 9th.

JEERS to every person who passed him on the right illegally so we still couldn’t get through. Thanks for ruining a kind act.

CHEERS to Brad Munroe and Wild Lands Eco Forestry for the loan of a first aid kit to Steamboat Mountain Music Festival. Thankfully we didn’t need it.

Cheers to Alyssa at Dairy Queen for donating her earnings on August 8th to Children’s Miracle Network.

What a beautiful and thoughtful thing to do!

CHEERS to M.M. for helping a damsel in distress get her trailer into the driveway; there was too much pressure with all the traffic!

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CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

SUITE FOR RENT

HOUSE FOR RENT

HOUSE FOR RENT

Cheers to the Lions Club for providing the valley with such a great park. My kids loved it and now my grandkids do. There are always people there enjoying it, and the washroom is a welcome addition too!

Cheers to everyone for adhering to the fireworks ban. Be aware that fireworks smoke, powder residue and chemical materials used in the manufacturing process of fireworks are carcinogenic.

Private room with cable, phone, laundry access, internet, and all utilities included, $400/month + $200 D.D., N/P. 1-866-222-0325.

1-bdrm walk-out partly furnished basement suite, prefer 1 responsible quiet person for long term. N/S, N/P, $650/mo + hydro, includes satellite TV & district utilities. Call 250-341-2084.

Fairmont: 3-bdrm newer home on large lot near river. Over 2,000 sq. ft. $1,200/mo. Call Mark 1-403519-0252. Available Sept. 1st.

Exclusive 4-bdrm fully furnished Fort Point home, lake view and access. N/S, N/P, available Aug 18th, 2013 to June 18th, 2014. $1,200/mo call 250-342-0477.

LOST AND FOUND

CARRIAGE COURT APARTMENTS! Conveniently located behind Sobeys within walking distance to downtown. 2-bdrm townhouse units, outside entrance. Sliding glass doors open onto balcony, overlooking private courtyard.

Fireplace and W/D included in each unit. Long-term preferred, N/P. Utilities not included. $750/month.

Available immediately. 250-2700729.

Cheers to Jami and Matthew for going the extra mile to ensure my “late” arrival still looked great.

Jeers to the person who now ruined two signs on lot 48. Really do you not have anything better to do. Is there nowhere else to ride your dirt bike and you wonder why dirt bikes have a bad rep!

Cheers to the really nice bald headed salesman (sorry I didn’t get your name)at Home Hardware who helped me pick out a ’catch & release’ mousetrap a couple weeks ago! You would not believe how many of the little critters I have returned to the wild!

Jeers to the hiker(s) who’ve tied blue trail markers across private property. As the current landowners and stewards of our property, we’ve set aside certain ecologically sensitive areas for the flora and fauna, with little human interference. This includes dry slope grasslands with Bunchgrass and Mariposa Lilies. At first we were dismayed to see the trail markers tied through one such area, then devastated a couple of weeks later to see the troughs left by dirt bikes that followed the markers. If you’re going to put in the effort to blaze trails, please put in the effort to determine whether you’re on private property, and if so, check with the land owner for permission.

Cheers to the BEST Oma and Opa EVER!!

Jeers to my new favorite girl for going back to Ontario :( I’ll miss you Alison!

Jeers to the people who left their garbage and silly string all over the Lions Park on Friday. There was a garbage can right beside you. I wonder who picks up after you at home.

Found: Gold ballerina necklace, July 27th at Kinsmen beach. Call 250-341-7293.

Lost carved wood bear sign from the front of my house in Timber Ridge. Has sentimental value to my family and I would really like it back, please call 250-341-6299.

Found: Horse blanket on highway 95 north of Edgewater. Call Ted at 250-346-3321 after 4 p.m.

Lost or stolen 14 ft white Scott fiberglass canoe from small boat area at Trethewey Beach in Windermere. 250-342-9729.

Found bracelet outside of Bud’s Bar. Call 250-341-6299 to identify.

Found iPod at James Chabot beach.

Call 250-688-0202 to identify.

Lost reserve chute left at James Chabot Park, if found please call 250-341-1641.

STORAGE

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate-controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

STORAGE SPACE – assorted sizes, easy access, immediate availability, long-term or short-term. Deck Properties Warehouse, Industrial Park: 250-342-3166.

COMMERCIAL SPACE For lease: newly renovated, beautiful office spaces. Street level. From 250 sq. ft. to 1,200 sq. ft., air-conditioned. Available immediately. Panache Building across from the A&W. Call 250-3425805.

SUITE FOR RENT

Windermere: Upper Hilltop Road.

1-bdrm walk-out basement suite. $675/month, utilities included.

250-342-3790.

Invermere: affordable 1-bdrm and 2-bdrm apartments. $600 - $800/ month. Includes all utilities. 250341-1182.

Radium: 4-bdrm, 2-bath basement suite. W/D, N/P, N/S, no partiers. $1,100/month, utilities included.

References required. 250-3426010.

Windermere: bright, 2-bdrm, upper unit in quiet four-plex with beautiful views. Large yard area, separate parking + entrance. N/P, $700/month + electricity + D.D. Available immediately to mature, responsible tenants. References required. Call 403-258-3132.

Radium: Fully furnished units for rent. Bedsitting, 1-bdrms, 2-bdrms.

N/S, pets negotiable. Call Joan at 250-342-7517 to view and check availability. Rent includes heat, hydro, cable and all linens.

STARTING AT $500/mo.

Invermere, 2-bdrm suite, walk to downtown. $800/mo + utilities.

References required. Long term.

Call 250-489-9801.

1-bdrm walk-out basement suite, private entrance, Wilder subdivision. N/S, N/P. $550/ mo includes utilities. Available immediately. 403-862-4957.

Fabulous view 1-bdrm nicely furnished walkout suite. On R/S golf course at Fairmont. W/D, D/W & microwave. Two TVs, stereo, patio and B.B.Q. $650/mo, Sept. 1st.

Cable/Internet, 250-342-1629.

Invermere: 3-bdrm apartment for rent downtown. $875/mo + utilities. N/S, N/P. Available Sept.

1st. Call 250-342-5129 or 250-2702701.

Black Forest Heights, 2-bdrm, 1.5bath. Upper floor of duplex, bright , comfortable, covered sundeck, nice yard/views, five appliances, storage shed and new paint. N/S, quiet, pets negotiable, available Oct. 1st, $1,000/mo includes utilities. Call 250-342-3057 or 250-341-5572 after Aug. 19th.

Radium small bachelor suite, $350/ mo utilities included. 250-3476420.

Invermere suite for Rent. 2-bdrm, 1-bath. Available immediately. N/S, N/P, D/W, W/D (Negotiable). $746/ mo + utilities. Please call Juliana at Mountain Creek Properties. 250341-6003.

1-bdrm-walkout basement partially furnished. Prefer one responsible quiet person for long term, N/S, N/P. $650/mo + D/D, includes utilities. Call 250-342-9328.

1-bdrm, with office, lower level suite. Great views, private with huge yard. $850/mo utilities included. Call 250-342-3790.

HOUSE FOR RENT Black Forest Heights, Invermere: 2-bdrm, 1.5-bath upper floor of duplex. 6 appliances, balcony, yard with fire pit, mountain views, satellite TV. N/S, N/P. Long term. rfr111@hotmail.com or 780-3990142.

Fort Point Invermere, close to Kinsmen beach. Charming 4-bdrm, 2-bath, 2-story house. N/S, N/P, long term. $1,400/mo + utilities, + DD. Available Sept. 1st. Call 403246-6680.

For sale or rent, beautiful family home on centrally located downtown Invermere acreage.

5-bdrm, 3-bath, large park-like yard, open living plan, walk to everything. Available Aug. or Sept. for possession. Call Dave 250-6881508.

Newly renovated 3-bdrm, 3-bath house. 7330 Copperhorn Drive, Radium. Rent $1,295/mo. Rentto-own or purchase with seller financing. Customizable payment plans available. Call to discuss, Ron 403-561-1626 or ron@rpmteam. ca.

2-bdrm small home, lake view, large deck. Available end of Sept.

Long term renter with references.

Furnished or unfurnished, N/S, N/P. $550/mo + utilities. Call 403-5274816.

Windermere 3-bdrm mobile home for long-term rental. Includes 5 appliances, recent renos, large yard, propane heat. N/S, N/P, $800/ mo references required. Call 403286-1132.

Two bedroom house with large fenced yard available Sept.

1st. Newly renovated interior with efficient wood stove, new appliances and W/D. $1,000/mo.

Please contact: 250-409-4487.

Invermere 2-bdrm newer duplex, appliances, A/C, garage, N/S, N/P. Great location. $1,100/mo + utilities. References. Available Sept.

1st. 250-342-2941.

Invermere: 3-bdrm, 2-bath.

Walking distance to downtown and shopping. All appliances included, N/S, N/P please. $1,150/mo + utilities. Call 250-342-3688.

For rent 4 bdrm/8-bed 2,000 sq. ft. bungalow, fully furnished, 5 appliances. A/C, hot tub, $2,100/ mo, utilities incl. Kinsmen beach, DT, bus stop close by, 6-10 month lease, avail Sept 9th. 1502- 10th Ave. Call 403-629-5339.

Windermere, furnished, 1-bdrm home, lovely yard, N/S, pets considered, references required. $595 plus utilities. Available August 15th. 403-619-1540.

1610 13th Ave. 3-bdrm, 1-bath, 1,100 sq. ft. Bungalow, large yard, double garage. W/D, F/S, propane heat. Walking distance to schools. $1,100/mo. + utilities and hydro.

Call 250-342-3410.

Radium executive 3-bdrm home backing onto the Springs Golf Course. Available Oct. 1st to April 1st. N/S, N/P, $1,400/mo. 250-3425247.

CONDO FOR RENT Canal Flats condo, Jade Landing Development: 2+1 bdrm, 1 bathroom and partially finished basement. 6 Appliances. 12 minutes to Fairmont. $750/month + utilities. Available immediately.

Contact Mike at 403-804-6937 or mike.sackett@optiema.com

FOR RENT INVERMERE

Lake Windermere Pointe.

Furnished or not, 2 bdrm., 2 bath condo starting at $900/ mth. plus utilities. Pool, fitness centre, beach.

ATTENTION PROPERTY OWNERS!

Our inventory is getting low.

Please contact us if you need help renting your home or recreational property.

Please call…

Eric or Dave 250-342-4040

FirstChoiceRentals.ca

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CONDO FOR RENT

CONDO FOR RENT

CONDO FOR RENT

HOMES FOR SALE

Canal Flats: 2-bdrm, 1.5-bath with in-suite laundry. 1,000 sq. ft. of beautiful, comfortable, living space in quiet neighbourhood. $700/month + utilities. Available immediately. Call 403-873-8158 or e-mail canalcondo@live.ca .

Serious inquiries only.

Fully furnished town house in Radium, 2-bdrm, 2.5-bath, large bright kitchen, A/C, fireplace, deck and BBQ, N/S, N/P, available immediately, $1,150/mo, utilities included. 403-240-9357 or otis27@ telus.net.

Invermere furnished condo for rent. Close to downtown, 2-bdrm, 2-bath on two levels. N/S, N/P, no partiers. References. $1,000/mo + utilities. Call 403-978-4559.

Rural acreage near Invermere for sale. Panoramic views, 1,900 sq. ft., renovated home with full basement and double garage.

2,200 sq. ft. workshop, perfect for home business or RV storage.

Priced to sell at $599,000. 250342-6967.

Condo for rent from Super 8. $500 down and $1,100/mo + utilities. 2-bdrm + den, 1 & 1/2 bathroom. Attached garage.

This is a N/S, N/P. Please contact Megan McConnell. GM SUPER 8 INVERMERE. 250-342-8888.

Spacious condo for rent: Castlerock Estates, Invermere. Double-garage, hardwood, granite, stainless steel appliances, washer/dryer. N/S, N/P, $1,400/month + utilities. Available August 1st. Call: 250-342-1314.

2-bdrm condo near Sobeys, N/S, N/P. $700/mo, call 250-342-6255.

Black Forest Village: 2-bdrm, 1.5 bath. Patio with BBQ, garage, 6 appliances, fantastic views, partial furnishings available. Available Sept. 1st. $975/mo + utilities. 250342-1475.

RADIUM CONDO FOR RENT, over 2,100 sq. ft., views on three sides, top floor unit, 3-bdrm, 2-bath.

Master bdrm has walk-in closet, private bath, deck and fireplace.

Two sitting rooms. A fireplace in one of the sitting rooms and large kitchen with loads of cupboard space. Dishwasher, stove, fridge, micro wave, 2 combination heat & air conditioner. $1,500/mo + utilities. Call 403-279-2266.

Rockies West Realty Independently Owned and Operated

492 Highway 93/95, Invermere, BC

Kim Collens

Representative

toll free: 1.877.342.3427 cell: 250.342.1671

kim@rockieswest.com www.kimcollens.com

Recipe Of The Week SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS

1 lb Ground Beef 1 Egg ¼ cup Bread Crumbs 1 Onion, diced 3 tbsp All Purpose Flour

1 cup Brown Sugar, packed 1 ½ cups Water ¼ cup White Vinegar 3 tbsp Soy Sauce

In a medium bowl, combine the beef, egg, bread crumbs and onion.

Mix thoroughly; shape into golf ball-sized balls.

In a large skillet over medium heat, gently brown the meatballs; set aside.

In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, flour, water, vinegar and soy sauce. Mix thoroughly.

Add meatballs, bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, for 30 minutes.

See all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com

Home Of The Week Spectacular View Property!

Imagine owning this 1,636 sq. ft. top floor loft condo that shows like new with fabulous mountain views. Furnished and ready to enjoy so you can plan for a more balanced lifestyle!

$234,900

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HOMES FOR SALE Executive home for sale in popular Westridge community. 5-bdrm, spectacular views, fully finished, large 24x30 garage with studio/ man cave. See Kijiji ad #505298599.

Phone 250-342-8773.

Newly renovated 3,000 sq. ft. home for sale in downtown Invermere, just blocks from the beach. 4-bdrm, 2-bath. Open-concept living, older home, zoned R2. Asking $299,000.

Why rent when you can own for $1,400/month? Call 250-342-5148.

Large 3,004 sq.ft. bungalow style home. Plus sunroom, large back deck, two-car garage, fully fenced back yard. Lot size .31 of an acre.

Call 250-342-7087. Kijiji ad ID #492265809.

Custom built executive home on quiet cul de sac in popular Westridge Estates for sale. 3,300 sq. ft. on 2 fully developed levels, 4-bdrm, 3-bath, den, large 26’ x 26’ attached double garage with workbenches on large corner lot.

Open concept main floor with vaulted ceiling, hardwood and tile floors, gas fireplace with built-in hardwood bookcase and mantel, kitchen with island for entertaining, stainless steel appliances, large Master bdrm with jetted tub and walk-in closet, main floor laundry room and propane forced air heating. Lower level has huge family room, separate entry, 2 over-sized bdrms and inslab heating. Centra-vac and low ‘e’ windows throughout. Exterior is low maintenance and features manicured landscaping, large stamped concrete deck, small raised garden and shed, and fruit trees. Asking $599,000. Viewing by appointment only. Phone 250-3426680.

Open House Sat. 10 -5 Sun 10 -4 #122 Riverstone Villas 4835 Radium Blvd. Special pricing for open house. Call 250-342-7608 for info.

MISC. FOR SALE

18 foot DORAL Spirit. Open bow, 325 HP 5.7L V-8, dual exhaust, electronic trim tabs! Boat is fun, reliable and powerful. $9,500 O.B.O. Call 250-688-1495.

BUSINESS FOR SALE Anglz Hair & Tanning Studio, fully equipped salon, turn key. In operation for over 18 yrs. For more information call Maria at 250-3423227. Kijiji ad ID #344404754.

250 US gallon tanks for sale. Very versatile, plastic w/ metal 6” opening, 2’ discharge, 125 lbs. $200 for 1 or $300 for 2. Call George. 250347-9500.

CONDO FOR SALE

Quality Top Soil and Manure. $160 per dump truck load, $90 per pick-up load. Well-aged cow manure, $100 per pickup load.

Delivery extra. Call 250-342-1268.

2-bdrm, 2 full bath, W/D, F/S, dishwasher and microwave. R2000 certified. All on one floor. Located downtown close to shopping and beach. $285,000 or $30,000 cash and assumable mortgage at 3.5%.

Serious inquiries only. Call 250342-2274.

Aspen Condo, 4875 Radium Blvd. 1045 SF, 2-bdrm, 2-bath, underground parking, fully furnished, quiet location, like new.

Open House Saturday and Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Call 250-341-7448.

Affordable Radium condo. 2-bdrm, 2-bath. Quiet corner location away from highway. Great design.

Beautiful inside and out. $159,900.

See PropertyGuys.com listing #266403. 1-778-370-5209.

Locally grown organic garlic for sale. Call Sammy’s Garlic Farm at 250-342-3921.

Fifth wheel hitch $350. Titan commercial paint sprayer $175.

Fischer cross-country skis boots women’s 9 and men’s 8, poles and skiwear. Salomon downhill men’s 8.5 ski boots paid $700 will sell for $250. All items located in Invermere. Call 403-707-5422.

For Sale: Suzuki electric piano $500. Houston glascraft 14ft. Boat mercury outboard motor, comes with shoreline tilt trailer. $4,500.

Call 250-342-7077.

WANTED

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

Will Pay Cash for gently used books, DVDs and CDs a little or a lot. 250688-0684. Bishop’s Book Café, Fairmont.

2001 Kawasaki 800 Vulcan. 12,000 km., saddle bags, crash bar.

Beautiful shape. Asking $4,800 O.B.O. To view, contact 250-3415524.

MISC. FOR SALE Wood fired Jamie Oliver forno oven, $2,500. Call Steve, 403-850-3612.

Kitchen Aid dishwasher, extra large Kenmore dryer, humidifier, single bed, byfold doors, various lumber and hardware materials, kitchen sink tap, speakers, Nintendo, 8 mm movie projector, skis, skates, ladies golf bag, pots and pans hanger, carpets, paintings, stroller and various kids toys. Call 403-2466680.

BOATS FOR SALE

2011 Honda XR650. Under 1,000 km. Like new. $6,500. Contact Don at 250-342-1377.

BOATS FOR SALE 2007 chaparral 190 ssi boat for sale, excellent condition, low hours, 225 hp v-8. Call 403-815-2158.

Pontoon boat outcast 10RI with Minncota motor and accessories $650. Located in Invermere call 403-707-5422.

19 ft. 240HP (1999) Sea Ray. 5L Merc in-bd with high-performance prop. VERY LOW hrs. Equipped with wake board/ski tower, towrope, Bimini top & matching E-Z premium red trailer. Winterized annually @ Pete’s marina. Like-new cond. Used only on Lake Windermere. $9,000 O.B.O, call: 403-607-2854 or email comclara@yahoo.ca.

VEHICLES FOR SALE 1998 Ford Taurus Wagon, remote car starter, fully loaded, new front brakes, new water pump and new antifreeze reservoir. Good running condition, asking $2,000. Phone 250-349-7570.

2004 Chevy 1/2 ton regular cab.

Excellent condition. Well-serviced, new tires. Requires motor, runs. $1,700 O.B.O. Call 250-341-1886.

1995 Mercury Grand Marquis, great car and a great car to drive. 27mpg, no rust, very well maintained. Must sell 2,200 O.B.O. Call 250-342-8773.

1996 Ford Aerostar XLT all wheel drive van. A really good vehicle, very well maintained. Must sell $1,700 O.B.O. Call 250-342-8773.

FOR SALE 2006 Dodge Caravan, automatic, 4 door, black, AC, cruise 126,500 kms, Comes with extra winter tires, very clean, $7,300 O.B.O. call 250-342-9636 leave message.

CAMPING 1999 Tahoe trailer, 30 ft. Front queen bedroom, rear bunk beds, slide-out, AC, new awning, stored locally. $12,000. 403-249-4643.

Big Foot 20 ft. tandem axle 5th wheel, excellent condition, sleeps 4 comfortably. $8,700, call 250-3476396.

SERVICES Dryer Vent and Furnace Cleaning & inspections. Call AQUAIR today!

250-342-5089.

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SERVICES

SERVICES

HELP WANTED

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Invermere Sharpening. Carbide and steel sharpening services.

Contractors, restaurant, home/ garden, pet/hair. 250-341-5447.

330 Blair Street.

Veli Holdings Ltd O/A DQ Invermere 350 Laurier St. Requires 4 full time front counter attendants, 40 hrs per week, $10.25/hr. Must be able to speak and write English.

Some of the duties include: Taking customers orders, serving customers food, working the drive thru, making and serving ice cream, general cleaning and handling cash. Please email resume to: dqinvermere@yahoo.ca. Posting closes September 20th, 2013.

Veli Holdings Ltd. O/A DQ Invermere 350 Laurier St. Requires 3 full time food service supervisors, $13.50/ hr, 40 hrs per week. Must be able to speak and write English. Some of the duties include: Managing staff (10-20), scheduling, maintain records of stock, placing food orders and cash deposits. Please email resume to: dqinvermere@ yahoo.ca. Posting closes September 20th, 2013.

photography studio & custom picture framing …look for the red door behind the Invermere Dry Cleaners!

250-342-5102 Home Building and Renos Chuck Newhouse Builders 250-342-3637 chucknew@telus.net Water treatment & purification, includes drinking water systems, softeners & conditioners, iron filters. Call AQUAIR, 250-342-5089.

Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning.

Environmentally friendly products.

Dry in 1 hour! Call 250-688-0213 or visit www.heavensbest.ca .

Shannon’s Blinds & Designs Save up to $500 on 10 or more blinds, plus the PST “Great service and I recommend Shannon to anyone. Prices are extremely competitive in the valley and with Calgary.” J Webb Wine Merchant – Calgary Phantom Retractable Screen Doors – Sale Shannon’s Blinds & Designs 250-342-5749 DESTINY TAROT READINGS Answers and insight into life issues/ patterns/questions. $25 a reading.

Text or call 250-409-4433.

AJ Siding and Eavetroughing. 5 inch Eavetroughing cleaning, repairs, installation, siding-can-excel, Hardi, Vinyl, Cedar soffit fascia. Call Joe, 250-342-7177.

Custom installations of ceramic, mosaic, quarry tiles, slate, glass blocks etc. Repairs, re-grout and sealing. For estimate call 250-3416869.

LESSONS/TRAINING Music For Young Children lessons: Group Piano Lessons focusing on piano, rhythm, theory and singing.

Lessons in Invermere and Fairmont ages 3-12 yrs old. Limited space so register now for fall! Call Tanya DuBois at 250-341-1432 or email tanyadubois@shaw.ca for more info.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Salon chair rental at Cutloose must have own clientele, $450/mo + GST. Nail technician rental space $450/mo + GST. Call 250-3428880.

HELP WANTED Landscaping company is looking for an experienced, self-motivated and reliable landscaper for tree planting and landscaping. Must have own transportation and equipment. Call 250-341-5078.

AG Valley Foods has an employment opportunity for a reliable, selfmotivated meat cutter. Experience preferred but training may be available. Interested candidates may submit a resume in person to Sydney-Anne at 906-7th Avenue.

WANTED PROCESSOR OPERATORS for logging outfit in the Columbia Valley. Full time work with benefits.

Contact: Chasse Holdings Ltd. Brady 250-342-1402 or Jacques 250-3421610.

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Fairmont Hot Springs Studio • 250-342-1713

Landscaping company is looking for a reliable, self-motivated, friendly person for help in a landscaping supply store. Weekend and holiday work required. Call 250-341-5078.

Invermere Petro-Can is currently accepting resumes for F/T and P/T employment. Apply in person to 185 Laurier Street, Invermere between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Peppi’s Pizza is accepting resumes for summer employment. Cooks, servers, dishwashers. Email to p.fuel@yahoo.ca. Attn: Tim and Laura 2013 and call or drop by in person.

Strands is looking for P/T evening kitchen help. Please contact Tony Wood at 250-342-6344.

Crystal Concierge, housekeeping services company is looking for part and full-time housekeepers. Email resume to nenet@xplornet.ca.

Single Father looking for child care for 7yr old in Radium, 2 weeks per month, required Mon-Fri, 5:45am - 9:00am. Must have valid drivers licence. $150/week. Call Curtis 250347-7778 or 250-341-7262.

Helna’s Stube is looking for kitchen help/dish washer and casual evening server. Please call 250347-0047 or email mail@helnas. com.

Black Forest Restaurant is hiring.

Dishwasher/kitchen helper full time evenings. Email resumes to careers@blackforestrestaurant.com or drop off resumes between noon and 5 p.m.

Experienced wait staff, chefs and cooks needed at LaCabina , The Best Western Radium Hot Springs. Call 250-347-2340 or drop off resume.

Dusk Building Systems is currently hiring employees for their truss and wall panel plants.

Please submit resume to info@ duskbuildingsystems.com or fax to 250-342-3427.

Black Forest Restaurant is hiring.

Cook, $12 - $14 per hour. 40 hours per week. Email resumes to careers@blackforestrestaurant.com or drop off resumes between noon and 5 p.m.

We are hiring the following to work at our beautiful mountain ranch: Ranch manager (permanent), project manager (3-6 months), various, laborers/ranch hands.

Please inquire by contacting royalantlerranch@gmail.com.

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Request for Proposals Private Placement Program Assessment CBT is seeking a qualified consultant to assess the immediate and long term impacts and benefits of the Private Placement Program on the individual business entities and the broader impacts within the region.

Visit www.cbt.org/opportunities for more information.

Deadline for submission is August 22, 2013, Noon PDT. www.cbt.org • 1.800.505.8998

Join us:

Executive Chef

Full-time – Year-round • $55,000 - $68,000 per year Description: The role of the Executive Chef is to oversee ALL culinary operations for our resort and associated services and accountabilities. This position is a predominately hands on role with most of your time being spent cooking on line and prepping alongside your team.

Essential functions: • On-going review of supplier and competitor pricing • Set an annual planning calendar for menus revisions, training and long-term capital expenditure • Employee Deliverables • Accountable for and assist with Human Resource functions such as recruiting, development, administration, discipline and culture for all staff • Engage employees, encourage their ideas and act on them. Stimulate and develop positive morale and team spirit that will lead to high productivity • Create and deliver Standard Operating Procedures such as the following: • Exceeding Health & Safety regulations as required by the Interior Health Board • Ensure schedules are written within the labor budget guidelines while maintaining adequate coverage in all areas • Create food instruction manuals, in conjunction with the Health & Safety Plan, ensuring all staff creates dishes with the same consistency • Develop a system around securing all products storage areas to prevent theft • Oversee ALL inventory systems for the culinary side of our operation • Act like an owner – treat the operation as if it were your own Maintenance: • Ensure property, facilities and equipment remains in good repair and appearance.

Maintain clean and orderly kitchen areas.

• Develop and execute a plan for deep cleaning of all culinary areas to promote clean work areas and preventative maintenance Physical Ability & Experience Requirements: • Able to be on feet throughout a ten-hour day.

• Minimum of (5) years of culinary experience in a high volume restaurant • Several years of experience managing multi outlet kitchen operations • Extensive experience managing cafeteria, catering and fast service operations a strong asset • Strong verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal skills • Strong computer literacy especially with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Red Seal Certification or industry equivalent is essential • Food safe certification or provincial equivalent Special Skills: • Strategic decision maker with strong attention to detail and ability to adjust to major changes in work tasks or work environment • Knowledge of wine and related spirits an asset as well as experience with F&B POS systems • Hands on training experience. Strong leadership skills, ability to develop and train all employees, delegate responsibility and take action appropriately • Chef de Cuisine certification or industry equivalent is considered a strong asset • University or College diploma in a culinary or hospitality field is an asset.

To apply for this position, please email Employee Experience Manager, Adam Hopper at adam.hopper@panoramaresort.com. Applications will be accepted until September 9th, 2013 and the start date for this position is November 1st, 2013.

www.PanoramaResort.com

Just a reminder… The classified deadline is 12 noon Tuesday.

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Best Paints

Woodex Industries is now accepting resumes for

0911611 BC LTD o/a Tim Hortons 496 Highway 93/95 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K2

Please send resumes to mbabich@woodexind.com or drop off in person to Michelle Babich at 5711 Seel Road, Edgewater, B.C.

Food Counter Attendant

Operations & General Labourers.

Full-time/shift work Nights/overnights/early mornings/weekends $11.05/hour + medical/dental/group benefits.

Apply via email: timhortons.invermere@gmail.com

Front Desk Agent Wanted

Full-time year-round, starting September 26th, 2013

Wage Scale: $13/hour • Application Deadline: August 22nd, 2013 You are the initial welcome party, providing one of the first impressions of Panorama for all our guests. A friendly, efficient and outgoing personality is critical for this position.

Essential Functions: • Register guests, maintain accurate guest bills, and create reservations as needed • Assist with guest questions and problems • Answer hotel switchboard in a professional and friendly manner • Maintain key security and coordination of dispersed keys • Promote resort principles and guest service philosophies • Sell accommodations, services and resort amenities • Follow all emergency procedures • Maintain a clean and healthy work environment and lobby area • Other duties as required

Serving treats to the Valley since 1981

Employment opportunities for cheerful, responsible, energetic team members who will enjoy serving our customers!

If you like to work in a friendly, quick-paced, enjoyable environment we wish to talk to you!

Apply with resume to the bakery (1305 – 7th Ave., Invermere B.C.) Email resume with cover letter to qbretail@telus.net Fax with cover letter to 250-342-4439 Quality Bakery (1981) Ltd. Great People! Great Service!

If interested please apply on-line via; www.panoramaresort.com/employment

Join our winning team!

Do you love the mountains and enjoy skiing or snowboarding?

Graphic Design & Marketing Coordinator Creation and production of all artwork, coordinating marketing projects and timelines and maintaining brand continuity.

Sales and Marketing Coordinator Group sales focus - developing and retaining strong relationships with all business customers. Assists with the coordination of marketing projects, event planning and execution.

Both roles are full-time, year-round, based in Jasper and report to VP Marketing & Sales. More detailed position descriptions are available by contacting Brian Rode at brrode@skimarmot.com.

Please forward your cover letter and resume to: brrode@skimarmot.com Attention: Brian Rode

Part-time Paint Shop/ Office Assistant • An energetic person with a keen eye for colour along with excellent customer relation skills.

• Requires basic computer skills, ability to work rotating Saturdays and involves some physically demanding work.

• Capable of general bookkeeping including A/R, A/P and general office administration.

Please forward resume by email to info@warwick-interiors.com or by fax: 250-342-3546

FULL and PART-TIME Sales Clerks/Baristas

Experience/Requirements: • Minimum of 1 year of front desk experience • Post high school education preferred • Experience with SMS Lodging systems preferred • Able to maintain composure when dealing with irate guests • Fluent in English • Knowledge of resort, area and services • Must be able to lift 50 lbs • Must be able to work evenings and weekends

Are you a motivated, organized and experienced marketing professional with strong communication skills?

Currently seeking

As summer progresses, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is still hiring! We have positions open through the end of October in a variety of venues, with possible permanent positions for qualified and enthusiastic candidates. Openings include:

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Dishwasher Prep Cook Line Cooks Housekeepers Estheticians Baristas Servers Outside Maintenance Front Desk Agents Guest Services

Interested? Please forward your resume with references to the attention of David Sheedy: hr@fhsr.com, fax 250.345.6616, or call 250.345.6004.

Snow School Instructors Seasonal Full-time – Dec 12th, 2013 – April19th, 2014 Wage Scale: Level 1 certification $12 • Level 2 certification $13.50 • Level 3 certification $15.50 - $18 • Level 4 certification $20.00 - $22.00

Your role as instructors is to introduce and develop a passion of snow sports to our guests. You will an amazing ability to teach and develop both beginner and advanced ski or snowboarding skills. You will provide a supportive and safe environment for all guests.

Essential Functions: • Teach classes as assigned according to skill and certification level • Assist other instructors as required • Provide information on snow sports programs, be a source of information for all resort programs • Provide verbal feedback to all guests and written documentation when teaching children • Develop and improve teaching and riding skills. Attend all mandatory training sessions • Responsible for opening and closing procedures of the learning area • Maintain a safe learning environment Experience/Requirements: • Minimum CASI/CSIA level 1 – 4. Equivalent international certification also recognized • Experience teaching in a resort environment for 1 season ideal • Desire to work with and relate to children, parents, guests and employees • Ability to take initiative, be highly organized, effectively communicate, and manage groups • Good role model, high integrity, and adaptable • Programs require physical versatility, role requires medium weight lifting of 50 pounds • Able to work evening and weekends when required Please apply online via; www.panoramaresort.com/employment

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August 16, 2013

Don’t be blind to the gasoline bargain Fresh old ideas

By Arnold Malone Pioneer Columnist Growing up, I watched trucks from a variety of oil companies travel the network of Prairie roads, performing seismic exploration. They would drill a shallow hole, lower in some explosives and then discharge their entry. From a distance, we would see a puff of smoke followed moments later by a muffled boom.

They were sound testing for possible oil deposits.

In those days, about 80 dry holes were drilled before a producing well was discovered. Several producing wells needed to be activated before a field could be developed, after which the raw oil needed to be pumped to a refinery for cracking and processing before being distributed far and wide.

An oil well is usually between 5,500 and 6,000 feet deep. This oil is cheaper to produce than offshore oil or mined oil from the oil sands. An offshore oil-rig has a 600,000-ton platform. For example, Hibernia houses 285 workers off-shore and the oil is extracted about

3,700 metres below the ocean’s surface. The platform rises above the water 33 metres higher than the height of the Calgary Tower.

Gasoline is frequently viewed as an expensive liquid.

It might not be so expensive if it were compared to the cost of manufacturing and the selling price of other liquids. Take a tour through your local grocery store and check the price of all things liquid. I did a few and there are scarcely any commercial liquids as cheap as gasoline: Welch’s grape juice, $3.84/litre; Palmolive dish washing soap, $5.28/litre;: SunRype orange juice, $2.59/litre; Mazola Corn Oil, $7.39/litre.

So if you are alarmed at filling your 60-litre tank with gasoline at $1.39 per litre for the cost of $83.34 then you might wish you could run your car on something cheap like bottled water. Water covers three quarters of the Earth’s surface and three fifths of the world’s fresh water is here in Canada, so it ought to be cheap.

Except, at $1.49 for 591 ml of water or $4.21/litre, means a 60-litre tank of bottled water would require $252.60. Oh, oh!

You are likely pondering what would possess a person to write a column such as this and then dare walk down 7th Avenue in broad daylight? The notion came to me when I was witness to a strong burly man roaring at a diminutive lady at a convenience store/gas station. He

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was outraged by the price of gas and was determined to give this young person a piece of his mind. Brave men will do that, you know.

It must have seemed convenient for him to belch a few expletives at a pint-sized lady rather than write a letter to an oil company.

I was standing behind this “let’s-set-the-worldstraight” chap, preparing to buy a bottle of Diet Coke for $2.39 for 591 ml. Lo and behold, so was the brave hunk in front of me. He was lucky he filled his car with gasoline. Had he filled it with his Diet Coke, he would have paid $242.00 to fill his tank and then his car wouldn’t have started.

Finally, in order to understand the actual price of gasoline, you will need to do some extractions of your own. To find the base price, you will need to extract, from the pump price, 5 per cent GST, 10 cents per litre for the Federal Excise Tax, 14.5 cents per litre for the provincial tax, and 2.34 cents per litre for the carbon tax.

I thought the brave man I witnessed at the gas bar might want to know this as it may prevent some young lady from having a miserable day.

So listen up Brave Man, “You have a nice day, now.”

Arnold Malone served as MP for Alberta’s Battle River and Crowfoot ridings from 1974 through 1992. He retired to Invermere in 2007.

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FAITH A good name

By Pastor Murray Wittke Valley Christian Assembly “A good name and respect are worth much more than silver and gold.”

On July 22nd at 4:24 p.m., the royal baby made his appearance. After much speculation, the young prince was named George Alexander Louis. “His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge” as he is to be called, inherited a name steeped in history. England’s Patron Saint is named George, as were six English kings since 1714. Time will tell whether Prince George is shaped by the name he’s received or he redefines the name by the man he becomes.

I’ve come to believe the name doesn’t make the person, but rather the person makes the name. Over the years, our attitude towards life — the way we relate with others; how we handle conflict or work under pressure; whether we’re honest or trustworthy; the words

we speak; the decisions we make; the priorities we set; and the values we live by — shapes our reputation and fills our name with content. Eventually, all that we are is summed up in our name. Ever wonder what comes to mind when people hear your name? I do.

Our name is something we construct over time, but can damage or destroy through poor decisions and careless, overconfident and irresponsible behaviour. The once highly respected names of Ben Johnson, Lance Armstrong, Tiger Woods, Conrad Black, Jimmy Swaggart and Bill Clinton have all been battered and bruised by the men to whom they belong. For good or for bad, we’re all building a name by which we are known.

Occasionally, name change announcements appear from those trying to escape their past. The trouble is a new life involves more than a new label.

A real name change begins with being honest with ourselves and God about who we are and our inability to change. No matter what our name reflects, there’s hope. The good news is that God can change our name by changing us.

A clean slate and a fresh start are found in Christ.

“Anyone who is joined to Christ is a new being; the old is gone, the new has come.”

Valley Churches

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, August 18th 10:30 a.m.: Worship and Life Instruction, “ Loving Proverbs: Wisdom in Generosity”...Guest speaker, Rev. Grant Weber, ministering.

Pastor Trevor Hagan 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY ANGLICAN-UNITED 9 a.m.: Worship at All Saint’s, Edgewater 10:30 a.m.: Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere Reverend Laura Hermakin 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.ca VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Sunday, 10 a.m.: Worship and World Kids’ Church provided.

Pastor Murray Wittke 4814 Highway 93/95, Windermere 250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Saturday, 4:30 p.m.: at St. Anthony’s, Canal Flats.

Saturday, 5 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m.: at Canadian Martyrs’ Church in Invermere Sunday, 11 a.m.: at St. Joseph’s Church in Radium.

712 -12th Ave., Invermere • Father Gabriel • 250-342-6167 ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE Worship services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

Christ Church Trinity, 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman • 1-866-426-7564 RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633 No. 4, 7553 Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Worship Service, Sunday, 10 a.m. • Relief Society, 11:15 a.m.

President Barry Pratt • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-341-5792

You can remember someone special with your gift to the Canadian Cancer Society

Freemasons, free money (l-r) William Constable, Ray Picton, Wyatt Hart, Greg Constable, Jim Kebe, Don Tegart, Richard Miller, and Daniello Huxley came together at the Invermere Masonic Hall on Thursday, August 1st for a scholarship presentation.

William was the recipient of $1,000, Daniello received $750, and $500 went to Wyatt.

Photo by Dan Walton

To donate In Memory or In Honour: www.cancer.ca | 250-426-8916 or call toll-free 1-800-656-6426 or mail to: P. O. Box 102 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Please include: Your name an address for tax receipt Name of the person being remembered Name and address to send card to

Let’s Make Cancer History

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August 16, 2013

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